mr. d

a talk show great
gone
on his birthday
81 today

for 20 years
he interviewed the stars
they came to him

every afternoon
fun
casual
made them regular people

these are not my memories
but those who knew him
who watched him
who grew up with him

but as a dreamer
i must too
pay my respects
to one who lead the way
did it all
for future talk show hosts

thank you sir