the world stood to mourn that day
we put down our politics
and grieved a so beloved man
that shining house on the hill
he often spoke of
seemed all the more real
respect rolled out in waves
across the head bowed nation
for once positive grief
lit the dim interiors of our nostalgia
assuaging somewhat
the national horror of 31 years prior
when another so beloved president
was taken away
far too soon and so very cruelly
'The Final Gift'
his beloved better half
so graciously gave to we the world
the once great communicator was lost
but for her, her life long sweetheart
from her made his final journey home
as my heart weeps blood tears
I bid this father like president a fond farewell
walk with me one day in heaven
I,in a manner of brethren request
and share with me all the truths
that were never told from your lips
as a deeply thoughtful human..............
(Feb. 16, 2014 925am)