For those of you have crossed paths with Drifter on Care2 and beyond, will know what a caring soul he was and how he dealt with the tragedy that befell his life. He was experienced in life which made him interesting to know, always full of snippets and a very caring soul.

His life in Cyprus revolved mostly around his pet dog, who was his constant companion. He joined Care2 after joining an MSN group I run and also many other mediums I have been,  or am, involved in. A compassionate man and one who I’m sure, will be greatly missed by all who knew him, whether in the physical of cyberly.

Drifter passed away at the end of May, quietly and peacefully in his sleep. He would have been 57 on June 21^st…  tc/Ron X

Not many of us knew him well,

only friends in cyberspace

but Drifter or Driff as some would know,

was always welcome to our place

his life is enigmatic but lived and brave

his courage to carry on brought respect

and he'll be missed for his words

his life had suffered trials and tribs,

loneliness he carried as a scar

that served only to show us all

just what life is for thus far.

and now, he'll be watching

reunited with the loves he lost,

free from the agonies of death served

his subtle sins never covered that cost

but we learned from his manner, his way

to deal with what life carved in stone

but I feel sure and blessed that drifter

came into my life, so glad that I had known

such a gentle man who navigated rapids

deep and awesome, his courage, his life

and now on some heavenly avenue, in sunshine

he walks again with his children, his wife.

bless you mate wherever it is you might be

I’m so glad that our paths crossed

if only for a short while, a dear friend

and I pray you've recovered that which you lost.

stay safe now somewhere we shall all succumb

touching hearts and souls alike

missed? you betcha my old son

and we'll meet up when we all take that hike....

bless you Drifter, you suffered long

but you are a one-off, a masterpiece.

Privileged to have know ya my old mate

but I’m smiling because I know, at last

you've found that long sought piece.

Go safely unto the sun and walk upon moons

we all can only ever dream about.

Go unto your lord and your family who’ve waited

and when you're 'drifting' close by, gives us a shout...

© tcmoon 2007-06-14  (aka RonM.)