Sitting Shiva Again
for Al Weinstock 1939 - 2017
I’m here sitting Shiva again
For a good man who’s long been my friend,
And I’m sure you’ll agree
If you knew him like me,
That it really was sad at the end.
But that ending’s not what stands tall
When reflecting, considering all
Of the things we loved most
About which we’ll boast,
When his name comes up that we’ll recall.
What a wonderful colleague you’ll say
As you warmly remember the way
He handled each case
With a kindness and grace,
That made peoples’ fears fall away.
As a family man you will agree
His commitment was something to see,
His children just loved him
Grand children adored him,
He was a role model to me.
So I'm here sitting Shiva again,
For a true "mensch" right up to the end
A fantastic clinician,
And gift to us all,
And that is the message I send.
Copyright © Neil Mcleod | Year Posted 2017
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