I read the obituaries every
So often, and like most am
Saddened when I come across
The write-up of one I know or
Did know at one time. It stops
Me and I dwell on our relationship.
Very seldom do I recall any
Animosity that might have
Existed between us. I regret
That time did not exist to have
A better relationship between us.
Work, although, in my case, was
Enjoyable, but got in the way of
Spending time with the person,
That you would have liked. Family
Responsibilities on both parties
Also had an effect. The reflection
On what was, was usually good.
There are always regrets which
Causes the heart to hang heavy.
I think of all the people I know or
Knew over my lifetime and my
Experience with them. I taught and
I learned. I was settled, and then
Moved, losing contact with them
I unwittingly offended some along
The way and am sorry for that. I
Never intentionally tried to abuse
Anyone with words, but it happens.
I forgive all who have offended me
Knowingly or unknowingly. I will
Say prayers for the sacred soul of
The one who passed and also pray
For the deceased family. I have faith
That an eternal reward awaits those
Who lived according to the precepts
Given to us by the Good Shepherd
Be at peace, my friend, and stake out
A claim for me.
Stanski
May 14, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 