Occasional Tears

In Memory of Aaron Havenga (April 2, 1975 ~ November 20, 1994) 

On his would-be 50th Birthday.

No matter how fast I run,

no matter how far I drive,

I can never return to

the time he was alive.

I think of the grandchildren

that could have been;

had he lived and married,

everyone would win.

How can I ever say goodbye

to all those wonderful years?

It's all I have left of him,

except for occasional tears.

© 2025 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Fallasburg Park - Lowell, Michigan - Forest Hills Central Cross Country Meet.

2. Reeds Lake Triathlon - East Grand Rapids, Michgian.

3. Niagara Falls State Park - New York.