Charlie

Charlie

by Bud Lemire on Aug 23, 2013

Oh Charlie, you're a good ole guy

If you see him, stop and say hi

Dark curly hair that he maintains when he can

It's an honor to know this Newberry man

I first met him as I was riding by

He was in front of some statues and I didn't say hi

I asked him if he was talking to some statues there

In front of the Library is exactly where

Then I found out he lived right here

So several times I'd lend him my ear

He'd share stories of his life as I listened in

There was a genuine kindness in his grin

At Marina Fest 2013, Charlie's kindness showed

When he offered to carry this woman's load

In an elevator he met a singing duo there

He sat down and chatted with this famous pair

He asked me to join him for some coffee

I knew I found a good friend in Charlie

In life as we journey along the way

We never know who will cross our path each day

Charlie Huntwork, Thank you for crossing my path