He wasn’t a hero but

he was a brave man.

 

He wasn’t a great sailor but

he loved the sea.

 

He wasn’t always kind but

he was always honest.

 

He wasn’t the best businessman  but

he always told the truth.

 

He wasn’t a rich man but

he was generous with what he had.

 

He wasn’t a brilliant man but

he made things happen.

 

He wasn’t always right but

he, more often than not, was.

 

He wasn’t always easy but

he was my friend.

 

And I shall miss him.

 
 
David Garilck, Victoria, November,  2000