I have been away for a while.
To come back, to read my fellow poet's works
I went to Kathy's site as I usually do.
My heart stopped beating, I had gasped for air
MJ was the very first person on this site to welcome me
Her help was important to me, for she guided me through the in and outs
What was more important to me was the friendship we developed
Hawaii was and always will be our commend ground
She and I wrote poetry back and forth in our earlier encounters
She gave me a second memory of my son Cody-Li and his mother
Hawaii is where I met Nikki-Lynn She and my five year old son were killed by a drunk driver
Mary Jane and I shared the deaths of our family members
Both Native American and Patriotic poetry became an outlet for our emotions
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Mary Jane,
An amazing women
Your beauty and talent as well as the friendship you gave to us all
Will be remembered and cherished through our lives
The heart contains love you shared
Your soul is the light of your glorious faith
Your hand guided by your God given talent and mesmerizing beauty
The Great Spirit has welcomed you into his fold
Your wings given are magnificent
My heart is full
You will be with me for as long as this vessel functions
My tears for you are in celebration
Rest in Peace
My friend, my mentor in poetry and my love
You can count the friendships you made
Throughout eternity...