Frank –
He was there
When I was young
and thin
And we all went
to fancy parties.
I remember him and Margie
dancing late at Academy of Music Ball.
He was there when I was young
Frank was there bearing witness
to my parents
All of our weddings
He was there at Beaumont
dressed smartly
and always cheerful.
Frank had gusto greetings
Always –
Age mellowed him –
like a fine wine he mellowed
Now I am old
and he has gone –
It is like removing
a mirror
Frank was always there
Bearing witness.