As many of you may be aware, a great musician and friend here on FA has passed away into the next phase of life. He will be greatly missed by many, and I have had several restless nights trying to find something to ease my mind of his passing. I know it isnt much, but for now, this is my tribute to a great musician and inspiration in my life. You will be missed  Randomonlooker



Silence comes up from beyond
The deathly silence is singing its song
Calling to those whom cannot hear
Reaping the souls that are so near and dear

Memories fly through passing time
Leaving scars that seem to blind
Filled with doubt and dreadful sorrow
The song of the weeping continue to follow

Lost to those left here up above
The maker of dreams through musics sweet love
Never again shall his voice ring aloud
But closed in a casket, covered in shroud

All that is left is the trembling song
The music of masters, now far long gone
His songs rang out to all of our hearts
And still they reverberate in all four sweet parts

Let his music live on to inspire us all
As they pluck on those chords within the hearts
And wipe away tears of sadness and shame
For the master lives on through his song

Merciful master, take him to rest
And let all he taught be thought of as best
Remember not the loss we have gained
But remember well the gift of the slain

His music lives on through all of us here
And we must continue to share it out there
Spread forth the harp, ring out ye gong
Let the musician be sung throughout all lands

In all the years past, so many, so few
Remember him well, a friend, as sweet dew
Live once more master of lyre and string
And show us the song that will nevermore weep…

~In Memory of RandomOnlooker, whom departed this world too soon, leaving only his wonderful music behind. He was a friend, a musician, and an inspiration. I will miss you, and see you again when deaths sweet song calls for mine ear to hear…Rest In Peace

~Zionia (1/11/11)