M entor of humanity- living in quietude,
I nspirational and most gentle soul,
K indred spirit to all those who know you,
E volving into the future of our world...
H eroically you touch the sky alone,
O forever may your light shine on,
W here poets’ halls await your glow,
E fflorescent spirit - yon candle burns;
S alute! We all salute you, in our turn…
S incere deserving praise most generous...
I n honor of your three years with us,
L ong may your devoted quill flow upon
E verlasting and enduring faith and trust;
N iaish for the lingering memories-
T oward the future now- onward we must!
C ould that we learn all that you teach,
O mighty warrior- it's for your leadership we reach,
U nder warming fires of sacred sky above:
G randfather Sun's and Grandmother Moon's Love;
A spiritual brother is a beautifully shared gift-
R evered forever upon sweet Mother Earth...
Dedicated to my AP brother Mike Howes, aka Silent Cougar. 
Gold trophy winner
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