The Endless Procession

You left us all, I didn't understand why you did that

I needed you, you were the one who always had my back

I am you, and without you, I would and could not exist

‘spose its life, and death is required for others to persist

I will take your place, in the endless procession of life

little else I can do but balance on the edge of that knife

knowing that I too will soon make that closing transition

passing the banner to my son as I join your final mission

Will you be there to guide me through the darkened gate

Your knowing hand on my shoulder, my dad, my best mate

What if you're not there, did you too have to travel alone

Will you and I become mist or will we resemble stone

Is that why you left, to show we only exist through our own

a existentialism that we are free to make ourselves known

We are, as we are and it is up to us to make a difference

One life, our own, so celebrate its sublime magnificence

I realise now why you left, you did have my back

your final lesson of life, to not be one of the pack

reach for perfection in all of lifes little directions

but don't get hung up on annoying imperfections 

A lesson without words, a life's lesson in positive action

Strive to be all you can be, live life without hesitation

I know now I can follow you, as you left so I will too

So son enlighten your own, you're the next one through.