I lifted you up
Encouraged you, built you up
Without thought, you left
…..
My soul ripped apart
My essence scattered 0n wind
You the tornado
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Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
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Bravo! Well done on the senryus<3 Although the topic is a little sad :(
People like this will not be spared by karma. Loved your poem!
Very poignant and emotional, Truly lovely!