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Reposted tribute to Mr. Tom Bell, as per Christy's call for all who had the pleasure of knowing Tom to write a poem for him. :) How is it that someone can touch Your very soul, Without ever having met Face to face? How is it that my heart lies shattered Upon this desolate plane Without ever having seen the cause For its breaking? How can I put into words What I am feeling, When my red heart that writes, Is now cold and blue with regret? You called upon me to share A past, funny remembrance you penned – (A bad day at the eye doctor's) And I swear to you, I tried to find it! But your long, Tom list of heart words daunted me… And after a few pages. I gave up. I told you this, and you tried again to show me But this dumb blonde just could not find it… Until now. I searched and searched until it was found. It took me until you passed To read the poem you wished to share, And man, is it funny! You had me laughing and crying At the same time! I left you a comment That you will never read – And my heart cries for being too late. It is now, and forever will be on my Favorites list. I want you to know how much I love (And will forever miss) Your true Tom Tales… Your words brought your kind soul to light; Your voice wrapped itself around My heart like vines, Baring the most beautiful Laughing blooms. I am honored to have met your soul, And called you friend; Thank you for listening to my trials and life story, And for all of your wise advice. You were the strongest man I have ever known - You inspired me to shine. So how is it that someone can touch a soul Without ever having met Face to face? Ah, for here, Within words – Within poetry, we meet Within hearts, where our souls Dance, For a moment, As one Upon a page of Pain, love, dreams, hurts, strengths, hopes, fears, and True Tom Tales – Thank God for poetry, And for those we share it with. Suddenly, all my troubles Don’t feel so important now. See? You are teaching me even now, How to LIVE! Because you just never know, do you? You reminded me all we have is today, This now – and I love you for that. Rest easy my friend, Where there is only love And poetry spoken by angels… Tom, dear - I will miss you more than words can express, your were strong beyond words...fare thee well friend, peace has found you at last. XOXO
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