Obituary - Tim Hicks

[Larry Robinson]

Obituary

Tim Hicks died expectedly at some moment in the future
not yet determined but certain. 
He died at the center of the universe
surrounded by everyone and everything. 
He died as he lived, apologetic for his inadequacies,
proud of his uncertainties, and
very appreciative of the opportunity.

The cause of death was living, 
worn out before his time by time,
unfortunately. 
There was so much more he wished to do. 

Among his accomplishments were surviving and
occasional laughter, over-serious as he was.
He built several gardens and was on his way 
to mastering happiness, if only he’d had a bit
more time. 

He is survived by the rest of the world that 
follows him as reluctantly as he followed the others,
and by those few who taught him patiently about the 
meaning of love, his children especially, who knew him well
and partially, and his dear sweet partners, who chose
to travel with him, for better and for worse.
He was a slow student, but diligent and well-meaning. 

Services will be held somewhere. In lieu of flowers,
memorial thoughts of wonder may be offered up.
		
		- Tim Hicks