The man of a thousand voices
Each sings a different tune
Each note precious and unique
No word casually strewn
You have given life to shadows
And in all of us, so much more
Cowboys, Knights, Angels, and Goddesses
Despite the tainted self reflections
we seem to adore
You have shown us your tribulations
With such beautiful, modest grace
Each visit to your realm teaches us more
That there are places in the stars
where we can take our place
You have never breached your character
Or stabbed the cat to save the dove
You taught me to trust the flow of my pen
And what God meant when he said
to your neighbor give your love
You have given me the courage
To leave the past behind
Robert, your words are the salve
To ease my troubled mind