“I’m sorry,” he mouthed

to the faceless camera.

Also to us, who had

so hoped for a miracle.

Elvis, there is no need

to say sorry.

You have given so much

and we love you for it.

 

With love, there is

no need to seek forgiveness.

We lived how hard you tried.

What more could we ask.

You, who have continued,

injured and hurting.

How can we expect more of you

who has carried the flag so long.

 

Now we hope you will heal

and if possible, thrill us again.

If this is not to be, then

we will be sad but content.

For you have climbed a mountain

and pulled us up with you.

The journey was exciting.

The peak wondrous,

the future full of promise!

 
 

David Garlick, Victoria, March, 2001