he knew his destiny
it was not life itself, but
the end of it
Amongst his many accomplishments
he put his life together
stop drinking, was a good father
provided and loved deeply
he really loved deeply
He painted, he composed, and wrote
he drove across the bridge to showcase
his work, along the company of his son
who faithfully, look after him and helped him
He loved his son's faithfulness, but wanted
him to be free, to live his life, to move on.
He provide encouragement, but the son
continue to be by his side, always
His daughter too, keep an watchful eye
over him "papi, te amo mucho" she would tell him
and he would smile, kiss her forehead
and hug her, as if it was the last time
But, when the end came
he was ready, he didn't complaint
he lived fully, even then;
he didn't resign or gave up
he just knew, that time had come
and he said "I am ready"
And on the last day of his life
he stayed at home in the loving
company of the woman that always loved him
care for him, and duly helped him always,
that is all he wanted, to be there with her
their loving children and others
Far in the distance, we prayed
we sent him messages
dedicate songs to him, that he knew,
our love was so much more intense
and he knew it, deep in side
Even when the last days were here,
he smiled and peacefully
faded into the clouds
to live with his creator
the love of his life
