Gary MacDonald

Gary and I were inseparable at St.Peters, lost contact many years ago, too many

Hey Gary, you are a lifetime friend and cannot be replaced. We have a very special bond. We went through life’s ups and downs and good times and conquered them all. You are truly gifted and I am privileged to be your Friend.
Joey Swift
PS. See you on the other side

To Gary,
Help me not get tired
of saying your precious name
help me remember always
your joy playing this crazy game

Help me remember your laughter
and your smiles so very dear
and times we cried together
when dark clouds brought us fear

Help me remember the melodies
that we created each day
and the good times that we shared
like two small kids at play

I want to remember the good and bad
that together we enjoyed and weathered
till we meet again in our new place
with our cardinal majestically feathered

Davey

“Buttered Chicken and Curried Rice”

Yesterday I cooked my favourite dish
Butter Chicken and Curried Rice
but while preparing to serve it to myself
the aroma suddenly did not suffice.

I thought of my dear brother Gary
who had a passion for this tasty dish
and if alive he’d be having supper with me
graciously thankful for fulfilling his wish.

But knowing that would never happen
I sat down to eat supper alone
but in a strange sense I felt guilty
and decided then and there to atone.

So I got up and went to the kitchen
opened the cupboard to retrieve a plate
got food up for another table setting
our supper was well worth the extra wait

I know it may seem odd to you
but then you may not have lost a brother
so having Gary over for his favourite dish
I know he’s alive in my heart forever.

Dave

“A Wish For Gary”

It’s been a few months since you left us
but we think of you every day
the many smiles that you happily gave us
provide us light to find our way.

Though fate did take you from us
our hearts did not surrender
your selflessness and gallantry
we’ll cherish and always remember.

You were the best friend one could have
life with you was a magical excursion
you made moments precious events
and troubles, a momentary diversion.

And when life became too much for you
you stayed cool and played it slack
even down South you lucked into a dolphin
that ended up curing your aching back!

And you had a line that couldn’t be crossed
a lesson the unchosen learned by surprise
when relegated to second fiddle
only to your future did you cast your eyes.

What a pity some chose not to know you
a slice of wisdom they did toss away
the tide is gone and they’re left in shallows
to face hardships that will come their way.

As for you Gary, we have a special wish
one so fitting to man of love
Happy Valentine’s Day, heavenly Prince
now at peace with your Cardinal above.

Dave

Three months for us
Exists not for you
That’s why in our hearts
Your flame burns anew

We love you every day of every month Gary

Joanne & Dave

“Encore”

I got some news today
my heart, it did steal
all I see is pain
the only thing that’s real.

The words tear a hole
in things that once did matter
trying to create happy thoughts
only makes me sadder.

So what do I do now
my constant friend?
everyone I know
must leave me in the end.

Yet they can have it all
my castle and my gold
that now I cast away
if you I could enfold.

But the Cardinal will survive
ushering hope in coming days
nesting in my heart
where your spirit forever stays.

But we will meet again
though a million years away
I’ll still be Davey Boy
and know we’ll find a way.

“The Warm Days”

Warm, so warm were the days I spent with you
forever I hear , the sweet sound of your voice
now, I listen for your Cardinal’s melody
So my lonely heart will rejoice.

Seasons always brought us sport
whether we were near or far apart
Our shared passions are our legacy
living forever now in my heart.

What a blessing were our tactics
so at ease, two crazy clowns
coming to me in dreams at night
I awake laughing like you are still around.

So lucky am I still to have you
life’s struggles just fade away
regardless of what it sends me
I get to love you every day.

And my daily walk includes you
I enjoy walking down Charity Lane
until someone e dear carries me
to be beside you, my final refrain.

“Without End”

I miss Gary tonight
It’s hard being alone
I miss seeing him quietly sitting
in his corner chair by his phone.

Feeling guilty, complaining
about his silence just feet away
now wishing for it dearly
if it meant just one more day.

But knowing that he loved me
is so good to feel
and my brotherly love returned
will make my pain less real.

After texting, he’d grab a snack
and with funny walk pass my way
inciting uproarious laughter
a perfect way to end the day.

Casey cat would stare amazed
then would waddle off to bed
we’d talk while watching sports
till his eye lids turned to lead.

Davey Boy