gone

your jean coat draped across a chair
paper scraps, notes of time passed
traces of you scattered here and there
in an instant you were gone so fast

the day you left the world kept turning
suits and ties marched through the sunrise
children filed into class for learning
unaware you’d closed your blue eyes

but i still carry you in my mind
your gentle presence and thought
you gave everything to be kind
i wish you knew how much you taught

what i wouldn’t give to hear you play
your ghostrider song one more time
together voice and violin sway
as the sparkle in your eye shines