GOODBYE

GOODBYE

I know you're a man that likes to get things done.

You're the kind of man that does things on the run.

You might be working on a motor just to make it go.

You might be heading to the bayou with a boat in tow.

If trouble was arising, you would do your best to nix.

Then if that didn't work, you would jump into the mix.

If you really know this man, then I'm sure you know,

When things got to be too much he would say, "You and you . . . you got to go."

You are a man among men, I cannot lie.

You took what life had to give and never asked why.

You did your time in this hell, and in something better you did believe.

So now it's time to go home, it's time for you to leave.

I know you're with loved ones that were waiting for you to cross,

Just like you'll be waiting for us when it's our time to meet the boss.

I know you're going to be where you belong.

I can see you sitting on a cloud singing a song.

A part of you will always be near,

Because in our minds those songs we will always hear.

I know you don't want us to make a fuss as you make your journey to the sky.

I know you don't want us to be sad, so I've just come to see you off and say goodbye.

STANLEY HENDRIX

9/21/09

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