N.P.

 Warm space that is you

and with open arms.

After this, please don't go changing.

Please continue to help those

who are searching for sanctuary somewhere.

Thank you for what you've done for

those of us so far.

My gratitude is all I have to offer

and I will harness positive inclusion 

with centering the missions you've cultivated.

Sore heart from rupturing news of departure.

I grieve in silence and radiate sorrow.

Circle back to me with your wonder.

You have given the meaning of "home"

to many that have gathered.

May you wander in peace,

rest without regret,

and remain in optimistic thought bubbles.

~Tina Meeks

Ocho Letras

 

It's not a surprise to still 

wonder about a sap like you.

Now, you're a married man with fur babies

and a house.

You looked happy in the last photo

I saw of ya- that's nice.

In high school,

you had this wordless charm in

that young face.

When I think of your writings,

there's not a single word I recall.

I know it was philosophical profound, and sad.

~Tina Meeks