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To a Former Student Dying of Cancer
by Leonard M HawkesClay, I met your son again
In school today—
A bright and friendly boy—
Much like you were then.
He told me the time is growing short.
I just wanted to thank you
For becoming what every teacher
Hopes his students will become.
And I look forward to that day
When we’ll sing together once more
Those old, well loved German songs.
Herr Hawkes
02/12/2017 Author's Note: To Clay Christensen: the student, the friend, the teacher, the advisor,the father and the good man.
Posted on 02/13/2017
Copyright © 2024 Leonard M Hawkes
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 02/15/17 at 04:22 PM I hope Clay gets to see this before he crosses over. |
| Posted by Brian Francis on 02/18/17 at 05:43 PM What a positive message to send in this time of life for Clay. Hopefully his crossing over will be eased in knowing your thoughts and that his son will benefit from your presence in his life also. Nice work Herr Hawkes. Peace -bf |
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