Gentleman of the Kindness of Souls

I found out you weren’t well the day I left

Sitting and taking in the sights, sounds, and smells

It was a day of anointing

And as you walked up

I said an extra prayer

I fought back tears

Saying hello to you that morning

Holding on to that moment

Wishing it wouldn’t end

I wasn’t ready knowing

It might be our last goodbye

Sitting and waiting to board a plane

Fighting back tears of memories

Thinking dammit

Why him, a gentleman with the kindness of souls

Why does it have to be anyone

You are, were, and always will be

Half of my favorite love story

I am thankful for a friendship I no longer have

But will always cherish

(11.04.2015)