For The Man

She was spinning the final laugh to remember you by.
I was telling the tales of your days with mine.
Somewhere in the ether you're smiling now.
Somewhere in the open you're free to see, to laugh, to dance.
The music still plays on while you move beyond.
See me bow to celebrate my time with you.
I am wishing out the days till your voice again meets mine.
I am wishing out the time.

Dancing the final dance is never alone for one such as you.
Singing for you, you let me in on your final thoughts and needs.
Somewhere in those final places, I fit.
Eyes closed, heart wide open, you said, "You're welcome," and I was grateful for it.
Dancing in the great wide open now, you're free to see, to laugh,
loving this new day.
Somewhere the music still plays, while you lift and drift away.
Scattering light like far away stars too distant for my sight.
I am wishing out the days till your voice again meets mine.
Wishing out the days till your morning meets my night.

For now, your smile is in my dream time.
Loved ones consider your absence with such tender longing.
Hand to hand we wish for your peace.
All over town, dogs play in celebration of your release.
Days go on as these moments go by.
I have noticed that your smile is in my dream time.
For now, there go I.
For now, there go I.

Nancy McEldowney
February 2, 2011