13:03: i have not written an entry in over a month, but if there was ever a time to say something, it's now. the sad thing is, i still do not know what to say.
we've lost a good man. those of us who had enough control in their lives to actually stop right smack in the middle of their work week stormed the hospital to show our support for ricky. it was the least we could do for someone who was always there for us, for anyone and for anything. i'm not sure if his family actually understood how much ricky meant to us. perhaps now they do. they kept saying that they couldn't thank us enough, but the truth is it's us who can never thank ricky enough for all he's done. praying and being there in the hospital these past two nights was all any of us could really do.
i don't know of a more appropriate way to say good bye. so, as cliche as it is, and in true geek fashion...
lay down
your sweet and weary head
night is falling
you have come to journey's end
sleep now
and dream of the ones who came before
they are calling
from across a distant shore
why do you weep?
what are these tears upon your face?
soon you will see
all of your fears will pass away
safe in my arms
you're only sleeping
what can you see
on the horizon?
why do the white gulls call?
across the sea
a pale moon rises
the ships have come to carry you home
and all will turn
to silver glass
a light on the water
all souls pass
hope fades
into the world of night
through shadows falling
out of memory and time
don't say
we have come now to the end
white shores are calling
you and i will meet again
and you'll be here in my arms
just sleeping
what can you see
on the horizon?
why do the white gulls call?
across the sea
a pale moon rises
the ships have come to carry you home
and all will turn
to silver glass
a light on the water
grey ships pass
into the west
---from into the west
brewed by lifecafe
