"Good Souls" by Andy Revkin

I have a list of names.

I'm sure you have yours too.

Of good souls from among us

Taken far too soon.

The quiet ones who'd never mind

A temper lost or word unkind.

Who'd lend a hand, lend an ear,

Watch your back, ease your fears.

Some were healers, some connectors.

Some were builders, some were menders.

All gave much more than they had to,

But still they left us work we should do.

Let's raise a glass and voices,

And see what we can do,

Not just to honor those who've gone,

But see their visions through.

Here's to good souls taken far too soon.