EW = S.U.R.E.
Yesterday I heard that you had passed away
It brought back memories of my old school days
Though I didn’t actually know you well enough
But if I had to say one word about you
It would be S.U.R.E.
Stoic.
Is the first word that comes to mind
You accept whatever comes your way
Didn’t complain. Didn’t deny
Unfazed.
That’s the second word that leaped out at me
Your calm and placid demeanor
Was plain for all to see
Resolute.
Yet another word that described you to a tee
There wasn’t anything you couldn’t do
Ever determined to stay true
Enigmatic.
Is a word I simply have to use
To describe your quiet but palpable charisma
Each time you enter a room
I wish I didn’t have just that one year
To know more about you
You came as I was leaving
Two ships passing through
In opposite directions
Never to meet again
But your spirit so indomitable
Will stay in my memory
[My ode to Principal EW]
