Distracted by my thoughts
Your presence did engage
The ease of your words
As if starting a new page
A tall black man
In your twilight years
Proud of your family
No scars from your fears
Boats and the railways
Absorbed your life
Fifty years of marriage
With your beautiful wife
Recently laid to rest
With a tomb of your design
It was always your say
You are the leader of your kind
In your footsteps they follow
Rugby league in their veins
Success in their journey
Success is their gain
''Twas a lovely encounter
And took me by surprise
There was love In his life
There was love in his eyes...........