Sadness envelopes my very being
What once was I will never be seeing
Your humour a gift from elsewhere
Always probing enticing to share
A battle of wits the speed of thought
So many times I had been caught
Finished by a hearty laugh
‘‘Twas just the net that you cast
Everyone fell under your charm
Respect was your very calm
You nurtured and grew bonds real
Years of service did reveal
You had touched the hearts of so many
A broad knowledge of things uncanny
Shared things with your loving soul
As if it was your life’s goal
And now you’ve gone to the other side
Your memory will never hide
Because you planted seeds and watched them grow
And now they flourish in the minds of all who know.........