Ode to a Lost Friend
If You Know, You Know
Vocal feels a bit empty today.
There's a hole where your words should be.
And still so much left for you to say,
But you're no longer here – you're free.
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I'll miss the banter, the quips and your wit
And the “older guy” references, too.
And the way we two geezers did not give a shit
What those arrogant kids in here do.
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I'll read your emails when I need a laugh
Just to chuckle at your “schtick art”.
I can't think of a much better epitaph
For a fellow grumpy old fart.
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I'll keep on keepin' on, here in this space
'Longside others who wish you the best.
Don't fret about us, bud, we'll keep the pace,
While you get some well-deserved rest.
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About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Comments (19)
This is a very heavy vocal day. Thank you for writing this and sharing so that even a small stranger can say a little prayer through a doodle.
I only knew him from comments and his funny anecdotes and sketches. He was lovely and loved from what I can tell and know though and you paid him the utmost respect with a poem worthy of his kindness and wit. Beautiful work, Dana my friend and congrats too on Top Story. I feel there may have been a riot if it had not been awarded as such.
🎊 Congratulations on your Top Story With J 🤍🤍🤍 🕊 🕊 🕊
OMGSH! I had no idea
We'll never forget J-Bud! Your tribute is exactly like him, Doc Dana: witty, plain-speaking, and it tells the truth. In other words, it captures the great man perfectly!
Oh my goodness. I had no idea. May her rest in peace. And as others have said, beautiful tribute. Well done, my friend.
I didn’t know Jay, but this makes me remember another death in the Vocal community. What we write can keep reverberating even when our souls have lost their connection to Earth.
May Jay rest in peace ! I love his comments on my story! He will never be forgotten 💕🌹
A fitting tribute. I'm going to miss him. He was a presence. His art, his unique writing style, his teasing. It's going to be a little less on Vocal from here on in.
Lovely little tribute Dana. Sorry to hear.
Just reading the poem, I know who you are talking about. J-Bud. Such a joy who will be missed. Everyday we have is a blessing. So sorry to hear. Blessings Dana.
Oh. I missed the story. What happened. So sorry to hear of this. Such a beautiful tribute. Unique is not enough to describe JK. What a great loss, but he is free, now gaining his angel writing wings. Sorry Dana. 🪗🎻🎼🎶Peace Jay. I know you will still be watching over us.
I think he would have loved this :) A big loss for this community. What a wonderful way to honor a friend :) Thank you BB!!
So sad for this deep loss for our writing community brother
Thank you for this, Dana! You said everything so perfectly and honored him well with this piece, and made me laugh, which was much needed. Such an amazing tribute! YOU are a Vocal treasure, friend! {more hearts inserted here:)}
A beautiful tribute to Jay. I shall.miss his insightful comments on my stories, some of which were more thought provoking than what I'd originally written .
This is a wonderful tribute to Jay. May his soul rest in peace ❤️
Beautiful ❤️🩹 🥹R.I.P 🕊 🕊 🕊
Thank you so very much- jk