by

POET

Dedicated to my dear friend Wallace "Duffy" Duffin

soar...man...soar...

When the chilled wind blows across my face

and the early sun rushes to rest in the sky

I think of your words of encouragement

when I needed them most

not my dad,

but you were close.

Rest now

God knows you've seen enough pain

Rest now

I just wish I could find the words to explain

You are me.

Warriors fall and heroes fade

still your memory stays

in a laugh, a hug, a glance, a breath

eagles soar even in death

I'll hold it down for you

I do as we dreamed I would

still I wish you could

be here with me

live through me

see through me

You are me.

Warriors fall and heroes fade

Still your memory stays

in a laugh, a hug, a glance, a breath

eagles soar even in death

I haven't forgotten a word

I haven't misplaced a thought

I carry your sense of pride in

every stride,

I hold my head high

and salute you in the sky.

I've got no reason to ask why

I know time comes for us all

and when that time is mine

when death makes its call...

we'll meet again,

share a hug,

a laugh,

a glance

a…

breath

for eternity

you are me.