Margaritaville Memories: A Poetic Farewell to Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett

In the hush of morning, a friend’s message came,
Telling of a star, no longer in the frame.
Most times, news drifts like a passing tide,
But today, the sorrow won’t subside.

By the Gulf’s embrace, I was shaped and formed,
To Buffett’s tunes, my soul warmed.
From Key West’s embrace to where I stand,
His melodies echoed over sea and land.

Born of salt and sun-kissed shore,
His songs, a siren’s call, forevermore.
Fishing tales, sails unfurled wide,
A pirate’s life, the ocean’s tide.

The sun sets, casting golden hue,
With every note, a world I knew.
In the dance of life, all things must end,
Yet in the cycle, they begin again.

A toast to the captain, the sea’s old friend,
With wisdom profound, there’s no true end.
Fair winds, Jimmy, as you journey on,
In the vast dance where all life is drawn.

By William McGill

William McGill is an IT veteran and independent contractor with over 20 years of experience in technology, networking, and insurance. He blends tech expertise with real-world problem-solving, working across industries from flood insurance claims to system administration. While most of his writing focuses on tech, freelancing, and adapting to an ever-evolving digital landscape, he occasionally explores topics that simply spark his curiosity—because life isn’t just about work, but about being human.

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