Ph: Memorial: Phil (A Memorial Poem) Poem by Brian Johnston

Phil was more than a father, a mentor, a friend,
Though each day born in sunrise will come to an end.
Phil's day passed far too swiftly, although it spanned years,
His was light omnipresent to mitigate fears
Her strength failed to let go of, that surged when he set
Down his burdens (like rainbows some darker clouds vet:
In last brush with tall leaves, breeze surrenders its ghost)
With a sigh where no angel would hear a riposte
To a life so well-led, to the peace all will find
If Christ's Grace means a thing: if Love's proved more than kind!


Brian Johnston
1st of May in 2020

Poet's Notes:
A poem of celebration, of consolation written for Kayla Mai on the
day of Phil Aftoora's passing.