Ode to Fred by Cleve Gardner
Ode to Fred
by Cleve Gardner
Sipping knowledge
like fragrant tea
he
mentors by example
while befriending me.
Numbed by pains
best forgot
teaching
life’s experiences,
lessons taught.
“Time is short
live with joy
indulge your passions
keep your mind employed.
Follow your path
wherever it leads
don’t waste your life
planting your seed.
Your Time is now
so sing your song
go forth, my friend,
life
is not long.”