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Floyd's Lament

By Jerry Nelson
August 14, 1998

Floyd's Lament is the poem I wrote and read at Jim Henson's Memorial.  I knew and worked with Jim from 1965 until his death, and still work for the Henson Company as a Muppeteer.

I had a calligrapher letter the poem and then had it printed on silk paper.  These I gave to many of Jim's friends and family.

	earless Leader Doctor Dog toothsome piano man playing your joyous song of is, was, and will be remembering always the fun silly "poke poke poke Bert, hee hee hee"
	earless Leader Mister hands open wide sharing insights of joy and love here! will you sip? will you feast? there is plenty for all
	earless Leader whim of steel you've convinced me, Convincing John Cantis, I hear your magic flute whispering and echoing through the caves of my imagination
	earless Leader green flippered gentleness fill my dreams with your visions of unexplored possibilities shine on, shine on eternally bright in our hearts and minds Fearless Leader

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