Thursday, February 3, 2011

remembering don

remembering don

last night as i was about to go to sleep

i heard the drum ‘n bass dub echoes

of your contagious laughter

saw flashing images of those rare yet precious visits

when we hung out together

always a pleasure

listening to your stories

tossing intellectual absurdities

flipping historical inaccuracies

while imagining surreal possibilities

like a juggler

who playfully

shifts the rhythm

but never loses a beat

you were unique

and oh yeah

you were sweet alright

full of kindness and integrity

and though the tears flow

i know

today you were on the dancefloor

with me

smiling approvingly

as i sent you off

inna rub-a-dub stylee…

and i’ll carry on the rebellion

to the best of my ability

nourished from the gift

of your friendship

and creativity

sheila nopper

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