How would we have survived
these dismal times
without his wonderfully
dark humor
who else
what other voice
could have us laughing
over a lanced boil
or a pet spider
named April who requires
a daily search
for home-caught flies
who else could make
the comedy of errors
that constitute our lives
our families
our fears and foibles
seem so laughable
forgivable
hilariously human
while paying tribute
to the love and constancy
that make it
not just bearable
but worth our while