lost

lost like a swimmer
in the english channel,
freezing cold
and soaking wet.

the greatest tragedy?
i've watched all my goals
get shot down
into pitiful mounds of dust.

now if you ask me,
what i want the most,
i can only offer
a sorrow-filled silence.

Eulogy Poem

I wrote this for my Grandad's funeral several weeks ago. Many have requested a copy of it, so I thought I'd also put it here for safe "digital" keeping.

Gathered here today,
We remember a special man.
When it seems like only yesterday,
Our time with him began.

He always spread love and joy,
In addition to his pride.
I can think of no calmer place,
Than being by his side.

He's given us many good memories,
One too many to recall.
Only now instead of living next to us,
He lives on within us all.