Of all the people I have grappled with

Literally in form,
Figuratively in spirit,
You David were the kindest, and the clearest,
Most earnest,
Most helpful,
Encouraging.
With a sense of humor
And a presence so much larger than life
that your body could not contain it.

“Everybody’s got something”
I say to console myself
It is no consolation 
But there is comfort
In knowing we do not struggle alone,
Even if we want to,
And I learned that from you
Literally in form,
Figuratively in spirit.