The Gap

The gap

The gap around the Christmas tree

His presence missed this season

This time of family get togethers

And annual reunion. 

Missing from the photos

And missing from the dinners

His quiet presence absent

His wisdom and his humor. 

Twelve months have passed

More slowly due to COVID

A year that hardly moved

With little sadly showing.

We come to Mass to celebrate

A life spent well and fully

The memories linger and inspire 

To embrace our time more gladly. 

Kevin came and Kevin left

A smile and a memory 

That help us at this time 

Face a New Year with bravery. 

Always at the end was hope

Conviction in the goodness 

That steered his life and brought him home

In God’s eternal company.