Through the Mirror--Across the Sea

[Jassy Melson]

(dedicated to Bob Inman)

We had only a few conversations
before the tide turned
and washed me ashore,
but that was enough
to help me through.

I remember
you were laughing
at some foolish thing I'd said,
but I didn't mind at all
for your roar was quite contagious.

You fine grand hunk of humanity!
With your passing
I lost part of myself.
Giants such as you
just don't walk this earth anymore.