some in heavy waters
some in lighter moments
He became a brother
He was almost always there
passionate in his being
so much so
He came to one board meeting
straight from being
a patient in the hospital…
Always alert, listening with energy
sometimes eyes a twinkling
I would catch that look
and know
something was cooking, coming
Often a humorous arrow
flaming to the heart
and laughter would fill the room
How many votes?
A thousand or two?
Thought through issues
discussed from different angles
But in the end agreement
a team player
so we come, with sadness
to final moments
but remembering
appreciating
the precious gift of life
We pause to give thanks
for those who were givers
going extra mile after mile
to do their part
share the loads
of living free
Freedom on earth’s constrained
by ten thousand things and more
but, passed, freedom is complete
From a humble dwelling here
to a mansion, with streets of gold
Paul Quinlan
Mansion builder, gold winner
now complete
5/1 Lin