Like a guardian angel from four cars back,
Watching Michael & Dale Jr. as they circled the track.
No intention of winning, just holding his place,
So proud of his boys now winning the race.
We did not know , there was no sign,
Dale was only one - quarter mile from his finish line.
Within an instant , NASCAR fans would be
facing,
An eternal change in their world of racing.
He was one of the greatest ; beloved in his sport ,
with a grand career now sadly cut short.
All the crowd noticed was excitement and debris ,
But something sad was happening that we could not see.
Dale said goodbye through shining metal and chrome ,
As God gave" number 3 " the checkered flag home.
But forever in our hearts , and in the scheme of things ,
We'll picture him circling heaven with black and red wings.
Grinning ; telling angels...and even the Creator,
" Look out .... here comes the "INTIMIDATOR". |
