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Topic: In-Law(s) (05/08/08)

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• TITLE: Unfinished Business--A Eulogy | Previous Challenge Entry
  By Emily Gibson
  05/10/08
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A Eulogy for my brother-in-law’s memorial service and 60th birthday:

Carpenter, remodeler,
Musician, Grandfather
Husband, Father, Son
Died
Without goodbyes
In a fall from a ladder.

We assumed
There always would be
Another day
For the next remodel,
The next project,
The next concert;
Plenty of time
To plan how
To bring people joy
And help them feel at home.

You rebuilt the old
Using tools and your hands,
Both people and houses
Grew,
Nurtured by your
Encouragement and humor,
Created through
Fine woodwork,
Ragtime songs and
Gentle friendship.

Your three grandchildren
~~brand new construction~~
Sanded and shaped
Smooth
Varnished
Glowing
Reflect your
Love and skill.

We see you in
Their hands,
Their eyes,
Their hearts
Forever more
Your knowledge
Molding theirs.

It is too soon
To be called
To move on,
Leaving behind
Unfinished business;
But a new job awaits:
Now you build afar
Playing a new song
Laying a new foundation
Bridging hope of
New construction
For the rest of us
To come home to
Someday.

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