Poem for a Gentle Giant

Morning arrived with amber glow
Yet no warmth did it bring
Dark words drifting over the air
Dampen joyful notes the birds sing.

Soul is hoping, wishing, praying
Heart is screaming it cannot be
Mind is sorrowfully sighing, crying
Knowing within myself, it was he.

Becoming the Crow to spread the news
Fighting to show a smiling face to the world
Hearing the drumbeats and voice fading
The sound of enormous wings being unfurled

Imagining things taken for granted
Gone on one fateful day in December
Brave courage of his sacrifice
Will now and always be remembered

Finding solace in others who knew him
Drawing friends together who were apart
Stories shared by his chosen family
Bring smiles and laughter to help heal the heart

Gentle giant who marched into my life
Big Bear whose arms lifted and held me tight
May we meet again in our lives to come
And drink Crown and Guinness through the night.

You will always be missed, you big plaid teddy bear...

Kara Metzger