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fierce gentled tigress woman
you slipped away from us
on this lovely, cold afternoon
leaving such senseless jungle
of apes and ape watchers
gaping in tearful stunned silence
your character out weighed
the baggage of your 
unfair circumstances
a much more jaded nation today
stands with its head bowed
quietly remembering
your strength and determination
but best of all
the rock steady tower of self
that represented the
fiery grace
you displayed in
your glorious battle to stay alive
as long as possible
and it is that very grace that
you quietly chose to take with you
today of all days
as you escaped the wrecked vehicle
that carried you through 61 years of
carefully lived life
a pearl if you will
returning to the truest harbor
for any soul to rejoin
such an appropriate day you
selected
may your courage always
carry you over.....................
(Dec. 7, 2010 1152pm)