Wayne

I am not a Christian, but I was very moved by this poem, just like how I was deeply touched by Wayne's strength, courage and spirit.

It has been an honour to meet you, Wayne. The time we spent was brief, but truly inspirational.

You struggle no longer, the Answer to our prayers,
Stripped from our lives, your death was our fears.
You fight no longer for time in this life,
A house to have, to hold, a wife.
Oh how vain are these things, in light of His will,
Against our understanding, the old you lay still.
A trying time for your strength and your faith.
Glorifying, all times you put God in His place.
A man I cannot outgrow, a man now without age,
An inspiration you'll be, til my very last page.
I thank you, Brother, on behalf of all learnt,
Your spirit never dull, by God's love you burned.
Our bodies are made to last a lifetime,
But Wayne, with your soul,
What body would contain?
What body would hold?

- Laban Cole