Sunday, June 3, 2012

Sunset


Joyously,
Bach thundering in the postlude,
leaving, just as he desired.

Celebration of a life so well lived.
In modesty, he chose Mighty Lak’ a Rose
to balance Prelude and Fugue in D.

And as the last notes faded,
the evening sun streaming
through ancient, west-facing
windows…sunset 
and farewell, friend.


3 comments:

  1. What a thoughtful tribute. It brings tears to my eyes. And, your gorgeous flower allows me to imagine the sunset. "A life well lived" - what more could any of us want?

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  3. Thanks, Barb for your kind words. It was indeed a life well lived and he had an easy transition. Much like the gentle and warm sunset at the end of the service. I so agree, what more could any of us want than to have had a life well lived.

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