Name In The Paper - ON WRITING AND RUNNING

I saw your name in the paper this morning
The notice evoked numerous feelings from sadness to mourning
It took a few moments to remember who you were
And then upon reading the notice, it was sad to know
What kind of gentle soul you were
And now you're gone
How sad is it that so many people touch our lives
In one way or the other
Some times it's transient
Some times it is over many years
Regardless, now you are gone
I'm better for having known you
But I wish I knew you better