We walked by the riverbed
You whistled a tune that made the energy around feel uplifted
Where even the weakest feel spirited…
We shared a few laughs and spoke of stories long and tall
Stories of Family, Friends, Culture and the various animals
Then I cried, you cried and we cried for all…
And the memories of unconditional love that would never grow old
Forever Gold…
We arrived by a giant River Gum and camped a while
There you explained its roots and branches that reached for miles
The gentleness of your voice made me smile…
You told how the seed you planted and the care you’d shown
Had helped heal the soul, made way for new beginnings
and brought a fresh perspective that only few could ever have known
From an old River Gum, a Tree of Knowledge had grown…
Its wisdom you nurtured for all to share and behold
Forever Gold…
You should know, we walked the same sandy path along the riverbed
And returned to that Tree of Knowledge you had shared
There we sat a while recalling all you had said
all you had hoped and believed…
In peace and humbleness, your wings sheltered and guided us
Your journey well travelled at its best
Its time to now let that spirit of yours rest…
Dear, Friend, Uncle, Father, Grandfather
You’re a respected Wanderer, Dreamer and Storyteller
One of a kind, there could be no other…
As seasons pass our hearts will mend, but truth be told
You’re Forever Gold…
by Kat Clarke 19/01/17
For Uncle Len Tregonning
Kat Clarke 