Jose Simón, 1944-2008

A Tribute to Jose
by W.E. Hogue

There is a reason
The Great Buddha must leave
A beautiful soul for each season
So we can all believe

In the mighty laugh.
Jose made this come true
Offsetting tragedy's mask with the other half
Thus saving us from eternallly being blue.

Once a musician with Carlos Santana
A comic like his godfather Cantinflas
His aura shown like a colorful bandana
That he was really boss.

The spirit of Comedy Day
Energy expended by this man: Jose Simón
Makes it a tradition which will always stay
Carried on by friends now alone.