it was so sad really
that face on the screen
the remains of the voice
that once had been
so vibrant and driving
yet still at this stage
held a power dignity
for one of his age
for so many years
he'd constantly been
a vital part of my life
both heard and seen
I listened to the words
and I very nearly cried
as that voice struggled
and at times nearly died
but he sang with integrity
that carried him quietly along
soon after filming that
he was finally gone
