For Dale Ellingson

To Dale, from your friend Ron

Today was a bit different,

a friend of mine had moved on

I felt a little empty inside,

while I lie in the dark,

awaiting a new dawn

For the new day will arrive,

that I can cast my eyes upon

But I’ll never forget you my dear friend,

even when you’re gone

I needn’t say ‘ rest in peace ‘

because it’s something you learned to do,

long ago

But the the times I will cherish,

when I think of you, I just want you to know

So may you be in the arms of GOD,

and feel his warm embrace

His gentle kindness,

and the soft glow,

of his ever present grace

You will be missed my friend!

Amen