(I've in recent years done a few more missives in acrostic form to departed kin and friends. I gave a copy of this one below to Gela when Tony V. died 2 years ago.)
To Heights Divine from sullen earth you've taken flight,
Off to that bourn from where no traveler returns;
No tanks to carry, gentle friend; you're flying light...
Yes, now you are released from all trivial concerns.
Verbosity was ne'er your strength--you were forthright;
I then must try to make this brief: - For now, goodbye!
Let me know when His splendid Mansions are in sight.
Look out for some Blue Eagles soaring in the sky;
Ah, surely, Orly, Bloney, Legs,* et al. are there--
Not to pour welcome dust on you but to lead you
Up to your well-deserved Castle/Aerie where
Existence is eternal with a cosmic view!
Victorious Septuagenarian, go claim God's boon;
Adieu, my friend, but not for long--I'll see you soon....
(Reference is made to Orlando Ruiz, Augusto Campos, and Eliseo Legaspi.)
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