For Luther

For one of the greatest gifts to Rhythm & Blues
One who taught me that a house is not a home without you
a superstar
helped lovers hold each other closer
the catalyst for late night love sessions
helped people forgive transgressions
transcended racial boundaries
the only one that could hold his own with Patti
I'll gladly deem you a deacon of love
hoping you find yours in the after
memories tied to every melody
i guess this is the time you can do another duet with Gregory
whenever we think of love and soul music
a way to get past or throughh our angst
we will remember your satin soulfulness, even more than your face
vocal tone and charismatic delivery would make the wind itself shivery
we will remember you
soul singer
legend
icon
catalyst for countless kids conceived while one of your records are playing in the bacjground
but most of all
we will remember you as
Luther
(Rest in Peace)