Jock O'Mahoney

February 7, 1919 - December 15, 1989

 

Jock Mahoney

 


Coming Home

By Jock O'Mahoney
February 7, 1919 - December 15, 1989

I am coming home
I've been away too long.
A campfire in the lonely desert;
The smell of sage, and coffee brewing;
Twinkling diamonds in a black velvet sky,
Calling me home.

I've been here too long, I've paid my dues.
I've spent my time.
I've had, and given love.
I've hurt no one, or thing, by design.
I've given a helping hand, and received one.
I've known cold, hunger, and plenty.
Now I feel the stars calling me home.

I don't know how I came here.
I don't remember from where.
But home I'll know, when I see it.
I'll know it when I'm there.
My mind is ready.
I have nothing to prepare.

The body is of this world, so I leave it.
I take nothing from it, to change its destiny.

The Lord is my shepherd; please shepherd me home.
The stars are calling me, Calling me Home.



"He rode off into the sunset. And my life was made richer because he called me friend."   Joe Bowman

On February 6, 1990 a memorial tribute to Jock Mahoney was held at the Sportmen's Lodge in Studio City, California. Over 350 folks attended, including one of Jocko's dearest friends - Joe Bowman. The above poem, written by Jocko shortly before his death, was read at the memorial by his widow, Autumn Mahoney.

 

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