The Passing

Gill Scott Heron

I learned early Saturday morning

And I wept

His music and words

Had touched my soul

Had lifted me up

Many late nights and

Early mornings

When much younger

I had a first date

And he sang to the room

But it seemed like he sang

Just to us

And we stayed on

For a second show

That date soon became

My lifelong mate

And still you would 

Croon and remind us

Of what was right

And how to live,

Think, and challenge

I am so thankful

You made such music

That I saw you

Not once or twice

But many times

And that I will always have

Your songs in my life

Your revolution is over

The world's will never be

But I hope you have

Found a little slice of

Peace and happiness

You so deserve

For all you have done for others.

Gil Scott Heron Dies May 27, 2911
(For more information see-Washington Post, NPR, CBS News, Chicago Tribune)