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| Category - People | | A Poem from the The Heartbeat of One Drum Collection | | Greatness Recalled Alfred J Lutz - Viewed 398 Times | David Devaney
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April 13, 2009 |
St. Peter’s Books
I do remember fondly now
The wisdom that he shared
The courage to in life be strong
When other’s had despaired
The motivation to succeed
And always persevere
The challenge too, to find a way
But never grow through fear
I often think of moments shared
When he would problems solve
He focused and he understood
Then worked with great resolve
In sixty eight when I was young
Our lives did intersect
And though a war would interrupt
This friend he’d not neglect
He taught me things most practical
And those that seemed complex
With patience he would clarify
Those rules that would me vex
We’d often add and multiply
The numbers must agree
For him the path was simply drawn
But not the same for me
He’d laugh a hearty friendly laugh
Then share a glass of wine
Taste and toast and touch each day
And thank the Lord divine
A husband, father, brother, son
His love for life was pure
And with the guidance of his will
Each day would be secure
He was a motivator too
Inspiring success
And through his perfect love of God
He’d every heart caress
Al Lutz, he was a gentle soul
As always he shall be
And now he keeps St. Peter’s books
Recounting history
Alfred J. Lutz, Jr.
Remembering Al
He was a man of dignity
Of kind and gentle heart
Each thought began for him with prayer
So better times would start
He was a mentor and a guide
To all who touched his day
And always was his gentleness
Forever on display
I do remember traveling
Into the countryside
Through fields full laden with sweet corn
As dreams he would confide
Focused and most confident
He lived his life with grace
His children were his happiness
That none could ere displace
T’was way back when in eighty eight
We’d stop for mass and pray
Before the sun would break each dawn
You’d find him on his way
Confident and competent
Integrity his goal
Sometimes true caring from the heart
Exacts a mighty toll
I do remember learning too
He had so much to share
As patiently he guided all
Those people in his care
He knew his God and loved him true
Like few that I have known
And though he sits now by his side
We’ll never be alone
For Al remains a part of us
His strength and energy
Forevermore have we been blessed
Through him eternally | | © 2009 David Devaney |
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