The Problem with Humans

[Karen]

The problem with humans
Is that they do not live forever
And when you open your heart
To a friendship
It hurts when they die.

We spoke often
Commiserated on being
A surviving spouse
And I listened to his stories
Of people he knew
And places he'd been

Distrust in certain institutions
Shaped his world view
Distrust that was well-deserved
In his telling

But he also had a tender heart
Beneath the gruffness

Rest in peace, sir
We will miss you

Rest in Peace at last, Rick, PO Box 1111

[phesina]

Dear Karen, I'm so sorry to read of the passing of your dear friend Rick. He sounds like a very special person.

My deepest sympathy to you and his family and friends and all who love him and miss him and grieve him so much. Rest in peace, Rick.