What If I

WHAT IF I
by
 JOHN M. ARRIBAS



What if I would die suddenly, this day
What would kin and acquaintances  say
That I was smart, clever keeping my cool
That I was gentleman, quite hard to fool
That I could be counted as a friend
That I was generous, willing to lend
That my word was solid, all could rely
That I was honest, not living a lie

That I was true, earning your trust
That I was faithful, eschewing lust
That I was a good son, most of the time
That I was a good soldier, many will chime
That I was a good husband, in my life
That I was a true partner, to my wife

That I was a good father, to my progeny
That I was a good provider, to my family
That I was great: praised often in the eulogy
That I will be missed, by those knowing me
That I will be lauded, in glowing terms
That I was a luminary, the mourners affirm

There is a duty that all mourners share
The deceased is treated with vocal care
True feelings are seldom brought to light
Any ugly experiences are hidden from sight
No truer words have ever been said
Everyone loved me, now that I’m dead

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