A Kind and Gentle Man

While walking on life’s journey

Toward a far and distant land,

One day upon the road I met

A very special man;

He was so kind and gentle,

Hardworking, loving, good,

We thought we’d walk together

As long as we both could.

It made the journey lighter

Walking hand in hand,

I learned so many lessons 

From this kind and gentle man.

He taught me much of love,

Faith and courage too,

Respect for self and others,

So many things he knew;

Speaking words with wisdom,

Doing a good deed,

Helping all his neighbors

In any time of need.

But then our journey ended

When we came to the place

Where he would walk no farther

And I’d not see his face;

For heaven’s angels waited

To take him home above;

I’ll miss this kind and gentle man,

I’ll not forget his love.

-Mary Hardy Melton