When a good man dies, a thousand
lights go out.
And it's said, a giant library is
lost.
Oh, I've tried to make comparisons
and wise clichés ~
To estimate, in part, a good man's
loss.
For, I know the way it feels to
have your heart bend low
And understand how dark the nights
can be.
But, a good man has a heritage
beyond the grave.
And we would be so foolish not to
see
That, a good man leaves a light his
children follow;
No groping through some wilderness
or maze.
And howe'er their lives, it shines
on in a brilliance
That they can see 'til ending of
their days.
His words come ringing deep, in
vibrant stereo,
Within the keen recesses of their
minds.
There's guidance there, enough to
get to Heaven ~
Where once again, their hearts and
arms entwine.
I'm so sorry for your loss here, on
the earth below.
But, I'm proud to say, "A good man
went away."
You'll see him soon. It won't be
long.
Just follow the lights a good man
left upon the way.
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