The King of Hearts (Tribute To An Ill Friend)
Arnie's been on my mind all week
Our class valedictorian
His cancer discovered too late
Little time now lays before him
He asked to see friends one more time
This meek request heard nationwide
From North, South and West all will fly
So many flocking to his side
Treating us all as his equals
A genius graced our high school halls
And when a tutor was needed
Arnie always answered the calls
His intellect was much admired
But it was his humility
Added to his warm, welcome smile
That gave him popularity
And as we gather together
From lives that have drawn us apart
We thank the Lord for knowing him
He is our high school's King of Hearts
Friends, I am flying to NJ this week to join at least 30 other classmates who can't wait to see
our dear valedictorian again. He is a loving husband and father and I hope you will say
prayers for him and his family.
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2009
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