Haikus For Tony Poem by Forrest Hainline

Haikus for Tony

By Forrest Hainline


Remember Tony
How he touched us with laughter
Love and good judgment

Recall his wry smile
His unflappable spirit
His generous heart

Celebrate his life
Husband, father, partner, friend
Life ended too soon

Death owns its timing
It's always arbitrary
And always cruel

Death hurts where love lives
Anchor with firm memory
What death tries to end

Welcome the sadness
For there would be none without
The balance of joy