Much older was he,

Than me,

A couple of weeks ago I did of him see,

Such a vibrant man he was in his prime,

God did finally take him, it was his time…

He was my friend Barbara’s dad,

I know she is probably right now quite sad,

And I won’t say that he is “better” off,

With that statement I always did scoff…

Such a headache today I did have,

Not even three Tylenol were a relief salve,

I usually don’t feel this badly when someone passes,

But this gentleman was a special good friend,

I will miss him greatly till comes my time,

In this short life to end…

© ed ~ 5/23/12