Stormy
1983-2005
Daughter...Sister...Friend...Activist
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Twenty-one years old, with a bold soul
Making hearts warm that the world had turned cold
Purer than gold, your spirit told of truths yet to unfold
You spoke of a vision for the future
that you were sure you would endure
No one could have seen an end so mean
Blowing wisdom and encouragement
Stirring minds and causing others to think
Think about their responsibility
not just to others but to themselves as well
You just didn't want anyone to have to live through hell
The flash of your smile made the room go wild
Wild with energy that everyone could see
I thank you for the storm that you have produced in me
May the storm never be quieted
May those of us remaining continue in your labor of love
Because of you, I am a better me
I'm certain that I'm not the only life you had a chance to touch
To others I know you mean so much
With heads bowed and eyes closed
we all say a word for you
And we will forever love you
Rest in peace until we meet again...
-Omega
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A letter to Stormy:
You respected and valued my opinion, regardless of what subject matter we were discussing. It was amazing how fast we connected, which truly made us ‘sistahs’. I’ll never forget you,
you’ve changed my life in so many ways and for that I’ll always be grateful. I will do my best to live up to the person that you saw me to be in your eyes. With everyday that passes before I see you again, I will laugh harder, live louder, and be proud of the person I am. I miss you so much girl.
Love your sistah,
Marika
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Stormy
When I think about what happened
the only thing I see is your smile.
Through all this strange weather,
your smile is all that keeps me knowing that you are still here.
Your presence will never be forgotten.
Thinking about the retreat you helped me think
about the difference between religion and spirituality.
Your spirit helped me xpress myself more willingly.
You are a great person who can be interpreted as a storm,
because of your boldness, I believe that you are rich.
Rich in beauty. Beauty from the inside - out.
-Nzinga
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