A poem for Rocky
On Tuesday evening my
mother lost her husband Rocky to colon cancer. He was her high school sweet heart. They went their separate ways after graduation but were reunited at a 50th high school reunion. They were married and spent 6 wonderful years together.
The world has lost a good man. He was the kind of man that made this country great; hard working, honest, gentle, loyal, and good humored. His favorite author was Louis L'Amour.
I will write more about Rocky later, but for now i want to post a poem from Louis L'Amour and dedicate it to Rocky.
A Handful of StarsGive me, O night, a blessing
Of peace, and a handful of stars-
Give me, O dawn, a beginning,
New life, and a healing of scars;
Give me, O day, a freshening
Of spirit, and warmth in the sun-
Give me, O earth, of thy bounty,
Strength for the task I've begun.
Leave me, O night, of your stillness
A calm for my inward soul-
Leave me a breath of your darkness
To cool me, and keep me whole;
Leave me the wind in the willows
The roll of the surf and sea--
Leave me, Beloved, my memories
Of dreams you have given to me.
-Louis L'Amour, Smoke From This Altar
Here's to Rocky - a good man
Until the next time
John Strain