Again – Don Mason 4/9/16

It was just another night on the bandstand.
It was good to see his smiling face again.
He came up and put some money in my tip jar,
And asked to hear his favorite song, again.

I know in recent years he's had his problems,
His body's not the same as it was back then.
But maybe for an hour or so I'll help him
Remember how it used to be, again.

As he heard familiar sounds he loved so dearly,
He got up from his chair once again.
His weary legs forgot that they were hurting,
As he danced across the hardwood floor again.

His wife of many years watched him dancing,
This time she didn't choose to join in.
She smiled as she remembered all the good times,
And the memories made her smile at him, again.

As the song came to an end my friend was weary.
Perhaps he danced too long and hard, again.
But I know he would not choose to change a minute,
Of the joy the music brought to him, again.

He sat down at the table with his sweetheart.
His son and grandson both had happened in.
He gently closed his eyes and leaned against her,
His head was on her shoulder once again.

We did everything we could to help revive him,
But the truth was clear we had lost our friend.
The Lord had picked this time to take him from us,
And now he'll dance without the pain, again.

I spent a sleepless night in contemplation,
Second guesses, second thoughts keep slipping in.
In my heart I know if he could do it over,
He'd choose to dance that last dance, again.

Lord bring comfort to his loved ones and his family,
And when he reaches Heaven ask him in.
He's paid his dues for 80 years here in this lifetime,
And now he deserves to dance for You, again.

Rest in Peace Pops!

Just beautiful

That was touching Don. It reminds me of the wolrd we used to
live in. Lloyd

Plus one especially the part about the world we used to live in!!

Don.... Did you write this ? It was a good read !


Ron

Thank you guys. This happened to me on the job last night, and the song, or poem, just came to me this morning. He was a friend and one of my biggest fans. He will be missed.

Lovely tribute

Too moving to even think about anything but honoring your friend and respecting your effort.

There are many reasons why you're one of my all-time favorites, and the thought and talent in this is a big one.

You're as good soul, Don (and a delightful character).

Best personal regards,


Russ Lay

Beautiful. You are extremely talented

Beautifully stated Don. Thanks for sharing your feelings and experience with me. This is definitely worthy of a song and your poem is a good place to start.
God Bless,
Don