April Fools

In memory of Coach Lowery, a guy I never met. RIP [March 31, 7:59 PM]

 

Shed a few tears,

And stifle that laugh

Etched across your face.

 

Don't even think

Today's the day

For your foolish pranks.

 

It's time to pay respect

To a man who has left us,

And ascended to his fate.

 

He was a Father,

A Son,

A Coach.

 

He was a Teacher,

Who did more than teach;

He loved.

 

He embraced the faculty,

his students and players,

In hopes to create a family.

 

He touched the souls

Of everyone he met,

Even those who haven't.

 

He was a Dolphin,

And will remain one forever;

He was OUR Coach Lowery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I was affected by the death of a man who meant a lot to my school. I never met him, or even caught a glimpse of him until I checked the obituaries. There is something so strong at our school, and it's there because of his bonds with many students and staff members.

Reviews

[Voice]

Beautiful tribute which will hold on to his memory. So sorry for your schools loss.

Voice

[Clarisse Nanoit]

Wow. This is so powerful and not the cliche thing that lots of people do. I like it a lot. Fantastic piece. He loves it. :)
KH

[James K. Blaylock]

What a wonderful tribute to a beloved person. I'm sure he will be missed, but not forgotten.

jkb

I can relate with your poem. It can be felt well. It is written well.

Thanks for sharing