How fragile we all are.

You have died a hero,
much too young.
No time to see your body worn,
so youthful ,so strong.
No old age aches and pains,
no wrinkles or false teeth,
still handsome and so full of life,
even jokes upon your lips.

You have died a hero,
a place in all our hearts,
shocked and saddened at your passing,
How fragile we all are.
Now as the time passes,
your memory will remain
and as we reminisce your life
your image stays the same

You have died my hero
and although I'd like to scold,
one sad thought's just occurred to me,
you'll never see me old.


by Suzanne K                                           June 2014