Friday, May 24, 2024
Michael was the patriarch of our combined clans and a talented and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cousin to me. We were separated in time and space, but we corresponded regularly via email. I admired his talent as a creative and prolific poet. I purchased all his works and extra copies to share with friends here in Tennessee. His wisdom, demeanor, and insight will be missed as we were like minded kindred spirits as well as beloved relatives. Being writers we shared many common beliefs and values. A special one was a belief his Quaker mother shared with him and him with me. “The inner light will tell you what is right and the purpose of life it to serve.” He and I shared a love for poetry and a love for history. He majored in it in college, and I wrote about it as a local historian. I shall miss his wisdom, humor, and gentle nature. Go forth in eternal peace my dear cousin. Ita fiat fiat ...
