In Memory of...

M. I.
Who have your tones touched deeply?
What melody from your breath evoked tears
Of joy and pain?
What tune brought forth sweet memories when
The world of music was innocent, brand new and
Still growing?
What requests made you smile.
What solo brought people to their feet with accolades
Tone rich and mysterious abysses deep?
What vision in the minds of those who ears were stroked by
Your instrument still lives on?
Then so will you.
Then so will you.

Rest in Peace, always in memory, Mr. Ivery.

QP
10/30/07