*Dec. 7, 1999.

Dear one, I know it's not been long
but my thinking about you is so strong.
I have not ceased, these past few days,
to recall your essence and beautiful ways.
I hope and pray that ideed you are safe
experiencing uniquelly and learning the same.
You absence grows with me now
and prayers precede your ship's keen bow.
I prize that opportunity to see you once more
as I prize nothing else on earth's green shore.
I shall not be happy once again
until your smiling face, my starving eyes do win.