He once was the son of laughter

Bringing smiles to all he met

Never once has the thought crossed our minds

That knowing you was something to regret

He once was the son of laughter

Offering compassion to all he knew

Never once ignoring the needs of a friend

While to yourself always being true

He once was the son of laughter

Removing sadness from all our hearts

Never once disregarding another

So thankful am I, of my life to this day,

that you were a part

He once was the son of laughter

Giving kind words to all that he loved

Never once putting yourself first in line

Is the reason you’re a star up above

He once was the son of laughter

We’ll be together again somehow

Never once giving a thought to calling you back

"I would take nothing for my journey now"

Shirley Ann Parkerson