He was gently lowered into the ground
Desmond Hugh Aloysius
while late daffodils hung their heads
for Desmond Hugh Aloysius
A large liver and giver of life
a roystering boisterous musical man
he left behind a re - married wife
whose husband stood by unexpectant
a gentleman of sombre demeanour
whose thoughts and opinions, never vicious
were discreetly held back
regarding Desmond Hugh Aloysius.
Hi Ray,
I'm playing catch-up at the moment, having been away for a few weeks..
This is beautifully delivered, with some great lines. My favourite - second verse:
A large liver and giver of life
a roystering boisterous musical man
he left behind a re - married wife
whose husband stood by unexpectant
Cheers,
Suki
elPintor
Mon 24th Apr 2017 02:51
Hey, Ray,
I very much enjoy the respectability you convey with your observation, as a writer. That sort of "pomp and circumstance" is paid far too little attention in this world where, too often, falsity and irreverence are exchanged for sincerity and weightiness where matters lay heavy on the human heart.
elP
A pleasure Keith. I like to leave a few holes to drop into!
David, I think I may have copied your laconic style - it had to be measured and a sort of slow march of words I felt. An incredible name , unknown to me 'til I read the order of service. Glad you enjoyed it, mate.
Ray
Ray, Thank you for ths as it made me smile. It is subtle and clever. What you have not said remains for others to draw their conclusiions. Keith
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Stu Buck
Mon 24th Apr 2017 16:29
lovely ray, a fitting tribute and the spoken version is excellent.