Everette Benz- Class of 1968 passed away March 4, 2004.

by your hands, creations, beautiful
from tools never dull, ever sharp

the baitwell, full, promising
wet lines, down, taut

the cigar draws a curling smoke, aroma fills the air
at arms length lies the rum on ice,
waiting patiently, on easy chair

the horseshoe rings, the dart's flight true
the table slow, the bumpers fast,
eight ball corner pocket, falls in last

the music shared, forever, plays on
with a laugh, unmistakable, love lingers

humanity, under the sun, a shimmering sea,
perfect waves, ever breaking ... eternally

Darrell Smethie