words on the death of another friend

I have received word of the death of an old friend from the virtual world.

Marilyn, known to her friend on AOL as SkaWrites, was a writer and a lady of surpassing creativity, patience and life. She will be mourned.

Here is my tribute to her:

When the Summer Winds Come

run ahead, little one.

I shall not be too far behind,
plodding along at my own pace.

facing your absence
with an accustomed grace
because everyone
sooner or later
passes me by
or will see me vanish
sooner or later
around the next corner.

but I still mourn the inevitable.
and will note your absence
when the summer winds come.


William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.