In Memory of Annette

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You must travel your road

like there has never been

another before you,

and each mountain you climb

will be easier if you leave

the last one behind you.

Let each river you cross

cleanse and quench you,

for you can only drown

in your own fears,

or lose the road

in blinding tears.

Travel that road

like there will never be

another before you.

Inspect it and feel it

every inch of the way.

It's a road

you should know.

For all of its

beauty and struggle,

its mountains and valleys

are made from your mind ~

your spirit ~

your soul.

~Author Unknown to Me

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Annette Rachel Rouse

5/30/61 ~ 12/8/2005

Thank you, Annette, for the love, laughter, songs and drumming you shared with us. We miss you.

My friend Annette died in a head on car crash. I find it beautiful, poignant and ironic that this was her favorite poem. I forgot to write down the name of the poet who wrote this.... if anyone who reads this knows the author's name, please send it to me and I will give him proper credit.

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My Song for Annette

This is an Irish Blessing which has a beautiful tune to sing and a Dance of Universal Peace created to go with it.  Whenever I sing and dance this song, I will think of you, Annette......

May the road rise with you

May the wind be always at your back

May the sun shine warm upon your face

May the rain fall soft upon your fields

And till we meet again,

May God hold you

 in the hollow of Her hand.

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With Love and Blessings,

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