On a bench in the park, A memorial plaque Made my husband glance twice; He was taken aback. It basically stated, “In memory of Bernie Silverman…” (Someone deserving of love.) But a sentence was added Which sure underscores Bernie’s life – “Who preferred To be (mainly) indoors.” My spouse took a photo; I chuckled out loud But wondered if Bernie’d Be angry or proud. For the last place he’d be, If the truth was portrayed, Was outside on the bench Where the plaque is displayed.