Clyde

in that moment

before now

before the

what why and how

when thoughts are an array

of discontent

when the spirit

seems tired and spent

you hear it

the silence

of that last tear falling

the wind’s whispers calling

through corridors of time

to view what you will leave behind

where you go for one last look

of this human journey you took

as child of wonder, you began to wander

in curiosity about bugs that crawled

and flew too

riding bikes

and flying kites

in between a boy and a man

you wander within to understand

which direction felt right

and you spread your wings to take flight

you traveled from Mineral Wells

to Alaska, and other roads led you to new stories

to tell

you traveled many more miles

shared so many smiles

not only loved but also well liked by many

you leave memories a plenty

your story ended way too soon

as your book closed on the dark moon

we will see you again one day

still… wish you could stay

in that moment

before now

still not knowing the why or how

may we find a moment to be content

remembering you within our hearts

as you reach heaven traveling the stars

your soul has been longing to be released

may you… Clyde… forever rest in peace

mary merrell-yaus

                                                                                 3February2016