2018 is here, the 1st's hype is gone Thought we all made it thru Then i heard the swans song In a text mail i got early on friday I learned that we lost a good friend - Chef Ray - My homies big brother A friend on his own Never was the time we didnt get in the zone From movies to food we could talk, Talk for hours He'd tell me of banquets, weddings. Baby showers But whether we spoke for a block Or a mile I always left wearing a smile Rest in heaven good friend Til i see you again Reynoldo Rey Rankins A friend to the end ©2018LC Bey Good night friend