A Last Encore

A Last Encore Radiant shafts of light pierce the altar window As memories, fragmented, slowly come of Years long gone yet not forgotten, For we knew each other well. All gathered today In memorial attire Recall nothing of what we shared. Ballads, country, rock, they Roll around in my head As I remember the backing I gave, Side by side, Stage right, every night. Audiences enthralled by melodies Known to all, And always wanting more. Separate lives from those of the day, Unknown to that world, Makes the telling seem strange. Maybe a future venue awaits Ensuring friendship and music never die, Ray and I, together again, Summers and Winters.