Passing the Torch

February 11, 2020

(For Mardy)

You held the torch aloft Showing people to the other end Guiding them through the tunnel Over every hill and every bend

I came through many times You remembered me and said hi We exchanged kind words We didn't need a reason why

One day there was a lot to do I stopped by instead of staying in bed You held out your torch to me Then you called me over and said

“Keep an eye on things for me” So I took the torch and turned away Not sure if I could follow through I turned back with something to say

But you weren't there anymore You're gone, and you won't be back The torch is now mine to hold Memories are all I've got for my pack

That last memory of your words A request, not a demand I'll follow it, cos it's all I've got That, and this old torch in my hand