Dave
It seems like a lifetime ago since we first met, but it's only been four years, my 30th birthday - a party I'll never forget.
My friend Jannette asked if a man I'd never met could come to my party, his name is Dave. Ok if you vouch for him then that's fine by me, the rest as they say is history.
The 18 year age gap between us made no difference. The things we had in common made us click, from life's troubles to music, even politics.
You spoke of the death of your partner from alcohol addiction, I told you too how my mother was battling the same terrible affliction.
You offered advice, some of which I chose not to take and when my mother died I realised that not taking that advice was a terrible mistake.
Over the years you've changed me as person for the better, from the inside out. Opened my eyes to what's important, shown me what life's all about.
You are definitely one of a kind. A unique human being. Giving wallets full of cash to homeless people is the most generous thing I've ever seen.
You listened to my troubles no matter how trivial they could seem, but what was around the corner none of us could have ever forseen.
The death of your son was such a tragic event that should not happen to anyone, and still you found the strength, the stength to carry on.
From your generosity, good nature and determination. You're a model human being, you're such an inspiration.
If anything ever happened to you I don't know how I'd cope. I'd be like a climber loosing his grip with no safety rope.
If the unspeakable ever happens I'd do all that I can. I'd watch over Jannette and your daughter, at your funeral I'd play The Smiths - Charming Man.
One things for certain up in heaven you wouldn't have to wait. You'd have a VIP pass. You'd be straight through the gate
I wrote this simple poem as a tribute...
From one human being to another Dave I love you mate, friend & brother x
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YES!! WAYNEHEAD!!!....a VERY powerful tribute write here..... It's synchronicity an God working in your life when you meet a person who has such an amazing impact on your life....... this type of occurrence doesn't happen in everyone's life.... but when your soul's in need of the type of understanding that comes with overcoming addiction...... in my opinion, God is involved.......I LOVE how you added " The 18 year age gap between us made no difference.".....a truly inspirational and compelling write!!...... FISTFUL-O-STARS!!....... excellent work brother poet!!.... LOVE and ROCKETS!!!......T xo ?✳✴☀
Thank you Tony. I really appreciate your feedback. He is a very close friend to me he helped change my life. Isn't it terrible though how the worst things always happen to the nicest of people?
Take care Tony
So thoughtful and insightful. Dave is a lucky man!
Thank you. Dave is an extremely kind and generous person who unfortunately has been through a lot of heartache in his life. The world needs more Daves, there would be less war and conflict and more love and generosity
Hi Waynehead,
As promised, I am commenting on two of your powerful writes. You will notice, that I always respond to others' lovely works poetically.
Once in a while, you will meet a rare man;
That for the love of Mankind, does all that he can!
For he too has suffered, some heartbreaking loss;
So he helps many sad hearts, them to emboss!
His generosity comes from deep in his soul;
After you've met him, his kindness extol!
For he is a "Man For The People", a bringer of love;
And on the day of his Reckoning, he'll rise quickly above!
Peace and Love,
Larry xxx
Hi Larry, this is excellent. This perfectly describes Dave. I will forward it to him and it will make his day. Thank you so much - Wayne xxx