He had the gift 
of stopping time 
& listening well 
so that it was easy 
to hear who 
we could become 

& that was the future 
he held safe 
for each of us 
in his great heart 

you may ask, what now? 
& I hope you understand 
when we speak softly 
among ourselves 
& do not answer 
just yet 

for our future 
is no longer the same 
without him ...

(StoryPeople)