Visions through my mind
Strong, but gentle man
Stern, yet kind
Discipline
Love
I remember sitting on his lap
Him watching hockey and me watching him
I remember sitting with him at the lunch table; the same meal everyday
I remember the soft humming from his lips
As he works diligently on his favorite crossword puzzle
Growing old
Growing older
Unconditional love still present
But, moving away in distance and in heart
Causes the bridge of friendship to crumble
Life moves on and people change
No anger in our brief talks
Only sharing commonalities and daily happenings
I long for his comfort and gentle hug
I long for his guidance and kind words
Panic and sadness in my mother’s call
Illness is upon a great man
Many doctors and tubes crowd his solemn face
No more humming, only the sigh of the machines keeping him alive
Suddenly eternal peace
I stand in front of his grave
Gathered with friends and family
Remembering a strong loving man
Visions through my mind
The Greatest Man I have ever loved.
