Its been 8 days since Joey took an early retirement from life on earth. Its definitely been a struggle as everywhere I look, those hubba hubba eyebrows and that smile... This is the song I sang to him, as he went to sleep during one of our chats at Thanksgiving: The Rainbow Connection. These are the last words I got to hear as I was leaving at Thanksgiving: I Love You Bruce, thank you for being my friend when we were kids and for still being my friend now, so I can die in peace. Take care of things with Sal, shes going to need your help. Two old friends, two grown men, two grandpas...hugging and in tears, the tears that continued when I got that confirmation that he was no longer alive...the tears that continue to this day. For the past year Ive rattled the marbles in this ADD/ADHD mind on what to write to share with yall, how to express the special bond weve had for over 41 years, anticipating his death. I will draft a note in the best light possible, through music and humor. Many of you will recognize lyrics or song titles, youre supposed to. Music has meant so much throughout my life. It has always been my refuge, my safe place. When Joey and I first met back in 1973, music started off our friendship. When Joey went to his retirement villa on December 18, 2014 @ 6:27am...it was music that carried him away, in my mind and in my heart. I promised Joey I would pen our adventures. That has been started and when it is complete, I will publish it for you to enjoy. Our friendship has been a wonderful chapter in my book of life. While I wasnt able to be there to hold him as he took that last breath, like we wanted, Sally got him on the phone the day before, my birthday. I was able to tell him I love him and that he needs to be pain free. Sal and I cried because while we didnt want him to go, we knew he would leave the earthly pains behind...very soon, too soon. Hes still in our world, hes on the other end of the rainbow waiting for us to slide down...like we did at Slide Rock, so many years ago... Why are there so many songs about rainbows and whats on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,and rainbows have nothing to hide.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 06:10:18 +0000
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