For the past two days I have tried to make some sense of the tragic loss of our friend and fellow 6Speed member, Ben Keaton. I have two sons Ben's age and I cannot contemplate losing either. I think of my grandaughter growing up without her father and I hurt for Ben's daughter. I think of my daughter-in-laws (either one) losing their life mate and I hurt again knowing they will never have a purer love.

I sought some solice in poetry and found one that says everything we, as a group, have been trying to say. I hope you find some solice in my offering and I trust that God will protect and heal Ben's wife and daughter in time.

God Speed Ben, may your highway be straight and clear.

COMMON BOND

We have a common bond
A silver lining that binds each heart
It unites us in the end and teaches a brand new start

We've each experienced heartbreak
Like a rushing river's flow
We've felt such tears of sorrow
And we become afraid to just let go

Overwhelmed by such grief
That reveal great aches in our soul
Wondering why love hurts so much
As we loose our sense of whole

Our sunny days become cloudy
Our nights bring on a chill
We pray for a bright tomorrow
As we try to just get over that hill

We try to stay busy
Busy enough to forget our pain
And put that simile upon our face
And wonder if we're insane

We understand each other
Without ever saying a word
And with one small touch
We know that we were heard

I'm grateful you have a loving family
In whom you can rely
I'm happy you have someone
To hold you when you cry

I'm grateful to the Lord
That in His love we can depend
And I pray for each of you daily
That your hearts will truly mend

Although our lives have changed
And the pain will some what subside
I'm truly greateful for this group
With hugs and support to be your guide

This thread that binds our hearts
A bond that will not fray
I thank you all for sharing
In your special way

My words so small I give as a gift
To this group so proud and strong
But remember when all is said and done
God bless you all life long.

Copyright © 2002 by Michele. All rights reserved.

 

Very nice, thank you.

 

Thanks John,
So true...
-Glen

 

Very appropriate. Thank you.

 

Very Nice.