Linda

Do you know
How much you are loved
Appreciated
Seen


Yes we see you
We're blessed to know you
The woman behind the joyous smile
The one who goes beyond the extra mile

You are so rare
Truly a wonderful gift
You have a way, you cause perspectives to shift
You understand 
change can't always be swift

Persistence
Purpose, a gentle word
You recognize people's need to be heard
On wings of understanding you fly like a bird

True kindness
Permeates your being
You have a special way of seeing
The world we live in is in need of care
True change happens by becoming aware

Yes one person can make a difference
Small changes add up over time
With knowledge as your tool you redefine
Re shaping the outcome line by line

So as you leave
We shed a tear
Yet thankful for the time that you were here
You gave your all each day and year
Through loving example you were our mirror

Go to your garden
Explore your passion
From the ground a future to fashion 
The planet and bees can use a lift
What you have to offer is a priceless gift



For our friend Linda, happy retirement. Now your work begins.
We know you will continue to make a difference in the world
and in our lives.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Shiells Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Hi Richard, This was the sweetest. Simply and elegantly dedicated with warm and wise, wise words. Profoundly beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this, my friend. Love and Peace, Deborah
Lamoureux Avatar
May 27, 2014 at 7:45 AM
Hi Deborah, sorry I somehow missed your thoughtful comment. Thanks.
Williams Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 8:12 AM
Awesome Poem and a great dedication to a wonderful friend. Very happy to have read it and that you wrote this Richard. Thank you for sharing
Lamoureux Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Thanks Donald.
Sirak Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 7:35 AM
A beautiful and loving dedication. Linda is lucky to have a friend like you.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 8:21 AM
;0)
O.J. Hunt Avatar
April 12, 2014 at 12:56 PM
So much heart and soul Richard! Love it!
Lamoureux Avatar
April 12, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Thanks Keith
Manassian Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 5:21 AM
This is a very lovely piece, Richard. I'm touched by this dedication
Lamoureux Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 7:40 AM
Thanks Eileen. I like your avatar, you look happy.
Macfarlane Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Wow Rick, you are a Dear! This is a beautiful and truly lovely tribute. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 7:39 AM
No complaints, busy with work and promoting my book. Also with the nice weather I've been out playing tennis.
Macfarlane Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 8:45 PM
I'm good, been enjoying reading and commenting on many poems this evening. How are you?
Lamoureux Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 8:41 PM
Thanks Cecilia, I hope she likes it. How have you been? So nice to have you visit.
Dietrich Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 5:56 PM
ahhh, what a lovely one. Wish you had written it when I had the contest for her. VERY lovely!!! She is retired to heaven. Bless her soul. (that last stanza was my favorite part)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 6:00 PM
No she is alive and well, literly she is retiring and wants to come up with a solution for our waning bee population.
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