This week, on Tuesday
I must sadly, attend
The funeral of
Another friend,
Who has been ill
For quite a while,
But still managed
To raise a smile
Right up until
His dying day
Whilst we did not
Know what to say,
He'd just smile
And calmly shrug,
I do wish I'd
Given the lad a hug.

Tom Higgins 19/10/2014

Tom Higgins

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