North, your deep, peaceful presence will be missed. We will carry your tranformational spirit with us always.

to be who I am
without disguise
no begging
no demands

to risk
with open heart
no expectations
no regret

to see you clearly
without filtered lens
no blurring of your reality
no assumptions about us

to face the future
with clarity and grace
no judgment
no manipulation

to die one day
with authenticity and relief
no turning away
no sorrow without joy

wilbur