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You walked in from the barren world,
Drew castles in the sand
Envisioned places far and strange,
Then placed them in my hands
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In a fragile, clear, thin sphere of glass
Holding plants and magic things
To those mystic lands you added life
That had six legs and wings.
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You gave, and gave, and never took
You always kept your word
You never left or changed you mind
You made others seem absurd
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Without words, you said so much
In life you were so large
Yet modest, simple, kind, and true
You brought me safe this far.
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When I was young you took the helm
And steered me from the rocks
As I grew up you fashioned me
Winter clothes, thick hats, warm socks.
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Through soft words and quick jabs,
Diatribes when I would hear
Wisdom shared guided my life
Through love, and truth, not fear
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A boy I was when we first met
Confused I've been before
A man I am and ready now
To aim for heaven's door
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So I accept your parting wish
Mentor, Teacher, Friend
I'm ready now to take the wheel
Held true until the end.
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