Elevator Philosophy

DEREK/11 MAY 1996

We went to see Uncle Arnie, today

in the hospital where painfully he lay,

after the surgery that will save his life, we’re told;

so that he can re-retire and grow truly old.

I was tearful to see his grimace, and

hold that violating hurt within  my hand,

the one he used to lead me, to discover

what is more complex today than ever.

He spoke of life, fame, as well as, fortune,

the wheel of the universe, the sun, stars and moon

tweaked so subtly, by our GOD, the  most powerful one,

and we left him to his, our visit done.

In the elevator box waiting...to descend

to solid ground, we all bid his agony to end,

in our minds, at least, without ever saying aloud,

what we all were thinking; what is life about.

All but Derek, how practical, this child

pointing out to us the fact so mild,

that “What goes up, must come down”, our elevator

we thought, but now I see much.....clearer.

Michael D. LeFevre  ã Copyright 1996