Polar Bear Swim
AmandaEve Slattery
Jan 24, 2021
He is confident prowling the harsh tundra
Skilled at studying the terrain
Adaptive to changing conditions
Shrewd to seek and find
Protective of those in need
Playful with those he loves
Curious of the unfamiliar
Open to new ways
As he dips a toe in the icy blue
The ripples extend for miles and miles
in a blink of an eye he evaporates
May his memory be a blessing.
Resilient when ice flows change
Generous with all he has
Optimistic when the ocean seems half empty
Persevering against all odds
As he dips a toe in the icy blue
The ripples extend for miles and miles
In a blink of an eye he evaporates
May his memory be a blessing.
A quiet legacy borne through stories on wind, sea, and ice
His spirit lives on in all the hearts touched by his essence
One only needs to look at his cubs to know he was a very good bear.
As he dips a toe in the icy blue
The ripples extend for miles and miles
In a blink of an eye he evaporates
May his memory be a blessing.
Beautiful and moving. Thank you…
The memories of Chuck will continue to live on in all of us that enjoyed his company and appreciated the man he was. We are dedicating this years Hustle to Chuck and going forward we will carry on our event Team AbbVie shirts, the letters CS on one sleeve, and his sign off, “Be Safe, Be Kind” on the other. A beautiful song, thank you for sharing and I am so sorry he is no longer with us…we will all carry him along!