The cousin of a new friend passed away
To another realm and although
He’s been gone a mere day
Or two so that the glow
Of the parting continues to play
In the life of my new friend who only just said hello
I ponder what can one say
When the acquaintanceship has only just begun to flow
Not to be fay
Or false or a bringer of more woe
But just trying to be OK -
To speed love’s arrow from one’s bow
Remembering in the right way
And cherishing the ones we know
Whether the dying are they
Or we or so and so