Severin

Severin The good ones are always the first to go His reserved and dignified manner Struck me as a man of strength and integrity Of which I strive to be His departure is sudden and his smile is a window into my soul Empty, void , of sorrow Spirit open your gates Embrace him with the wings of your grace Poised and present was he always His silent lips calmed the tempest With mere words of righteousness He stayed neutral And made sure I felt seen and noticed You’re beautiful , he said His arms drew me close As a father’s love would No judgment on his part Just rest my burdens on his chest If but only for a moment I’d smile And secure the treasure of his warmth Would he know his job was done Marckincia Jean Free verse 04/03/20