Fare Thee Well Old Buddy

My Old Buddy,
You have taken a final bow,
You wrestled with the last pangs of pain,
Like a woman in her first labour,
But we thank you for the fruits of your labour,
You struggled to speak to us the last words,
Even we tried to read your lips in vain.

We rejoice in your wisdom,
Which has span seven decades,
God chose that you rest,
For thine time had come,
We had prayed you live longer,
We shall keep praying as you rest.

I will forever celebrate your life,
Your life's lessons are not in vain,
You were my friend from childhood.

Till we meet again,
Rest in Peace Tata Bonventure,

Fare thee well old buddy!