A Little Bit of Larry
All who knew him, knew him well
With strangers he got along
Neighbors and anyone who rang the bell
No matter your views right or wrong
Asking, ‘How do you know god exists?’
Demanding others to show proof
But for no other reason did he persist
Than to inspire passion for one’s own truth
Whether you needed a tool or a gadget
He’d have it and give it no charge
An oil change, time to talk or a ratchet
His generosity was abundant and large
Opposite his nature is why it was so painful
For him to witness others lack of humanity
How people could be so vengeful and hateful,
Acts of superiority, selfishness and vanity
A brilliant mind now here resides
On his black board in the sky it is written
He made a difference in others lives
With his ability to be in the present and listen
Buddhist and Zen philosopher, writer
Advocate for change in the law system
Musician, conversationalist, listener
Was his charm and undeniable wisdom
His political views were intense
He valued worthy ideas with conviction
Were he to have ran for office, you’d sense
No doubt he would win the election
Garage sales, craigs-list, free stuff sign
Consuming many of the same thing, kept him busy
Swapping with only a hand shake in mind
Hoping to make another one's life easy
I hope he knows the path he laid
How much he will be missed
The difference he made
With everyone who exists
A little bit of Larry was needed to keep
The balance in the universe
A soul so sensitive, so passionate and deep
With finished work here on earth
Gone in his present form
Standing on this earth no longer
But his spirit is not worn
It lives in us, pain free and stronger
The sun beaming down is his face
His touch warm not cold
Shining down with quiet grace
Giving others a hand to hold
A little bit of Larry knew how
To give the whole wide world what it needs
His spirit, which is a part of us all now
Allow us all to a little easier breathe
Copyright © Lori Phipps | Year Posted 2010
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