Awake at a Wake

(AConversation)

 

“He was…”

         “Iknow.”

“I’ll miss him.”

           “Me, too.”

“Remember…?”

         “So well.”

“Such kindness…”

         “It’s true.”

“And laughter…”

         “That too.”

“He so loved to laugh…”

         “To sing.”

                  “And dance.”

“To toss back a few.”

 

“Up for a challenge…”

         “Taking a chance.”

“One of the bravest Iever knew.”

“He’d want us tocelebrate.”

         “Raise up a glass.”

“Have one for him.”

         “At least one.”

                  “Maybe two.”

 

“He looks really good inthat suit.”

         “Yes. It’s new.”