Ending Of An Era

A tribute to Jean Béliveau (1931-2014)

One by one

The legendary players

Are leaving us

For another playing field.

Men

Who transcended sports

Bridging the gap

Between politics

Religion languages

And cultural differences.

Becoming a symbol

Of honour

And grace

To embrace.

Displaying

A regal dignity

Towards the fans

And the uniform

They wore.

A generation

Never to be seen

Ever again.

Leaving us

All the poorer

For this.

Good-bye Jean.

Author's Note

Although, not a hockey, M. Beliveau, embody a quality that few people have ever process and will be deeply missed.