These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Curtain Call

His life was lived but 50 years,
an artist of the stage.
The often claps, and myriad cheers
brought hope at turning page.

Behind the scenes great work he did,
unseen throughout the play,
but in the classroom, never hid,
he lived the things he'd say.

The cancer took him in his youth.
It's time to celebrate
the life he lived as lasting proof,
his skills were worth their weight.

Now, Kelly's gone, but the gifts he shared
will always help us know,
that theater's a life prepared,
and acting helps us grow.

by Jay O’Toole
on June 5th, 2023