Met The Man

I met the man
Before even knowing
What a man was

Men can be funny
In a self deprecating way

They can be strong
And silent
They can be both

They can withstand
All that may present
In Service
To a greater Good

When what you want to be
Is shown
In full force
And silent mighty

How, then, do you not
Proceed
With the strength
Of one who has
Come before

I met the man

[Kevin Wallace]

The limerick for his funeral:
A Nutley man whose word we'd abide
Swore his temperament could be relied
Sat serene at the church
With his elbow, he lurched
"Pull my finger" is all he replied

[Julie Duncan]

So sorry for your loss, Kevin. A fitting tribute in verse and photo. I remember my Dad doing this trick with his thumb when I was a kid. :)