Can't Bring Myself to Say Goodbye

a great poem for a funeral

I'm standing here trying to recall those times                        

That the both of us just wound up together                   

And those moments are saved up in my mind                                   

I thought for sure they would go on forever                          

Your laugh, your smile, your sense of humor                        

You were truly one down to earth kind of guy                             

I'll never forget and I will always remember                                 

But I just can't bring myself to say Goodbye

You went out of your way to help those in need                       

You kept giving because you were so genuine                       

You wore your heart right there on your sleeve                         

And I was so proud and happy to call you friend               

There's no doubt that you loved your vehicles                         

But I still cannot wrap it around my head, why                          

And your life was finally reaching it's pinnacle                       

But I just can't bring myself to say Goodbye

You didn't know what it meant to slow down                          

You continued to work because it was in you                           

You impacted the lives that you were around                            

Not only did you touch but you influenced too                         

I'm not going to lie but I'm in sheer disbelief                                

For I'd rather see you, not stand here and cry                           

I'm trying real hard but I'm just not able to breathe                       

For I just can't bring myself to say Goodbye

You've impacted lives in your own special way
For some reason, they were just drawn to you
And no matter your feelings, you brighten their day
You just did more than most anyone could do
I'm truly thankful that you no longer suffer
But there were so many clouds in the sky
I will never forget you, I love you my brother

But I still can't bring myself to say Goodbye!

by: James W. Mckay/6-14-21