“Chloe”
Friendship’s Chloe
November 10, 1989 - August 2, 2000

I have lost my dearest love, the one whose eyes pierced my soul.
They were knowing, wise, sparkling eyes. Smiling, spirited, eyes
wise beyond all human understanding.  Eyes in which I saw the
face of God.

She was a gift.

“C.J.”
Neocles Calimel Cracker Jack
February 12, 1996 - January 18, 2007

my constant heart

beats no longer at my feet
the dark warm eyes no longer look at me with love
the silky soft hair is gone from my touch
the body that performed midair miracles is still
the voice that mumbled yammered and harped is silenced
the hug that filled my heart is absent
the joyful soul no longer sings
the one who stood watch so diligently stands no more
my son, my constant companion, is gone . . . and my heart breaks