A poem for Dolphy

(Written and sent to Inquirer by lawyer Adel B. Abillar)

You’ve earned the right to make me cry

I love the way you make me smile

And smile I did a million times

But when it’s time to say good-bye

You’ve earned the right to make me cry

I guess I’m spoiled by your humility

Enjoyed so much your comedy

While others do it for fortune and glory

There will never be another Dolphy

I thought I’ll hear the laughter forever

But I was wrong

I should have known better

The best things in life won’t last forever

But I won’t give up or sulk in a corner

Because of you, I’ll try to be stronger

I will survive, I’ll really try

Until the tears have all run dry

Sooner or later, this pain will fade

A brand new smile will take its place

And so for now, I say good-bye

Just give me time to grieve for a while

For all the times you made me smile

You’ve earned the right to make me cry.