The talk we had is etched in me forever and a day
When others would listen for a minute and then walk away
The pain and tears were buried deep inside my very soul
A darkened room with a bottle of scotch was the only place
to go
Many ghosts that haunted my nights with stories from afar
While eating dirt and drinking mud only added to the bizarre
A cavernous space was everywhere for me to fight alone
Staring down the barrel of a 45 birthstone
You listened without judgment and never used your phone
Eyes and ears attuned to me while I continued to drone
All I heard were words of support and a feeling of
understanding
Treated like a son and guiding me to a soft landing
Those talking days saved me like nothing else could
Just like a simple game of chess and a cool fall day would
A stranger who showed me what a real dad was like
Who erased all my bitterness, anger and dislike
I tackled my classes and conquered a degree
Because you convinced me I could and I agree
A new career, a new life and my head high
But with all great things, comes the inevitable sigh
Some say you were laughing and others not so much
Enjoying every moment and such
Gone in a blink and without even a plea
Heard by his family or friends or me
So thank you for being there when I needed you most
Showing me a path out of my painful past dose
I will continue your teachings and pass it on
And treasure all of our talks now that you're gone
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