FAREWELL RITA

 

So sad your speedy departure

As Family, loved ones attested,

Lauding your numerous virtues

Enumerating wit, optism, cheer

Stemming from a generous heart

Promise of remembrance from all.

 

Yet, less than fingers on a hand

Knew of our special friendship,

Sunny days driving out of town

Admiring steep canyons, rivers,

Lunching in quaint small towns,

The many times I called for you

To see concerts, shows, theater,

Or spend quiet time in the house.

 

Then, there was a special day

When we met in a parking lot

You stepped out of your car,

A rarer two door white jeep

Came to me smiling and said,

" I suppose you want a kiss"

Then promptly gave me one,

Yes, Rita you will always be

Remembered, loved by me.

 

Herbert Holzbauer
© July 2005

 

Midi: "Etudes (Opus 10 No.1)"
Composer: Frédéric Chopin
Sequencer: Eric Halstead
(musicforpianos.com)

Art: Cosmic freedom
Artist: Freydoon Rassouli
(www.rassouli.com)