I met Chris Dickerson a long time ago when I was a teen
You could see he was built and lean
It was that meeting in coincidence at Former Gimbel’s Department Store
I would often see his pictures in the various Muscle Magazines, and it was Bodybuilding to explore
I watched Mr. Dickerson compete in many Bodybuilding shows
His training was intensity and strategy in one sentence
Mr. Dickerson was David and other the competitors were Goliath
He never felt defeated, but was assured with his own confidence
But victory became his story
Mr. Dickerson won Mr. America and Mr. Olympia
He was David the Conqueror
He was known for having well shaped detailed calves
Every maneuvering muscle stood out
Fans from around the world would give approval shouts
I also met Chris Dickerson again at the Former New York City Mid-City Gym on West 49th Street
That was my honor and treat
However, it was his encouraging words of “BELIEVE AND YOU SHALL ACHIEVE”
I remember those words still today
Bodybuilding was only part of Chris Dickerson’s life
Mr. Dickerson also had talent in Operatic Song
It was the balance of voice along with Bodybuilding
Determination and Challenge always surfaced through Mr. Dickerson’s mind
Pain to Gain
The commitment to the Bodybuilding Game
Mr. Dickerson flew to new Bodybuilding Heights
Soaring like an Eagle to Heaven’s call
He Flexed his last times on Earth
Everlasting is Mr. Dickerson’s enriched new birth
He probably would say, “Thanks for the honor and it was a privilege to my Fans”
Shed no tears
My Soulful Spirit will always be near
Think achievement, but don’t relish on fear
We will meet again
I have now flown into transcend
My journey on Earth has come to an end
“BELIEVE AND YOU WILL REACH CAN”
Transition bound
Heaven is my new sound
A place of peace to roam
Applaud
I am fellowshipping with the Lord.