HawaiianSon (hawaiianson) wrote, @ 2006-01-08 15:46:00

Ode To Chris
 

ODE TO CHRIS


 


I won't cry for you,


Chris.  Instead, I'll do what I know you


wanted us to do.


I'll live with the inspiration


that you imbued.


 


The inspiration you shared with Me,


Donavan, Chester, Lisa and Delanie,


Nam, Klemen, Skim, and Coti,


Brenyei, Tia and Rozie,


gave us strength that first day,


we met you in October, 2004, the 8th.


 


You were weak but strong,


a metaphorical physical manifestation of duality,


that we must become,


 - individually as students and attorneys.


A valuable lesson from a teacher and friend


whose physical life, one day,


would end.


 


But, collectively too,


you said, us 12 must be united.


And we are, to the degree,


that we need be. 


And we're doing things,


never done before,


implementing changes


that should be.


 


Human greatness, you embodied


and, as you say found in us.


Recognizing our potential


and responsibility in trust


in the pursuit of social justice.


 


You were the one Chris,


who didn't feed us, but


taught us how to fish.


The one who yelled,


when needed,


and whose words


we heeded.


 


You believed in us Chris,


you supported us Chris,


when you was weak, you probably shouldn't have,


but you still visited us Chris.


You're an inspiration Chris,


for a better school and society Chris.


For all, a better Hawai'i Chris.


While we mourn your departure Chris,


we still feel your spirit Chris.


You won't be forgotten Chris.


This is for you,


My Ode To Chris.

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