Gone from us, Valhalla’s hall to dwell

Bold Adrian,

Battle, feast, and song are his

No age or illness mar

Spear straight she stands

Raven tressed and shining eyes

His name she calls as challenge

We who are left, must answer

His joys, his mirth, his wisdom too

Our lives forever brightened

His deeds, his praise, his name we shout

He shall not be forgotten.

Live in our hearts,

Bold Adrian

Until again we meet

In shining halls.

For Adrian James Nelson

He dared to live deeply and fearlessly.  Let his name burn ever bright.

John T Mainer