To Charles Kipp

Even if I knew nothing of you,

Those at your side would show me your heart.

Even if I had never met you,

Those from your path would change me for life.

Even if I never touched your gifts and your spark,

My heart would still ache from your passage last night.

To see such a spark carried by those all around,

Ignites my desire to see where it is found.

Your life has been tempered and gone through the fold,

From strength in your wisdom and stories you’ve told.

Beyond the fear,

Beyond the unknowns,

Sits the oneness that exists in the hearts of us all.

I thank you for being,

I thank you for sharing your part,

Blessings and guidance,

In the journey to start.

Walk on in the sacred,

Continue with ease,

Free from your burdens,

Beyond all that we see.

Enter with your wisdom,

With your love,

Knowing more,

Guiding light,

You live in our hearts.

Safe journey,

Pleasant nights.