" I've tried for many an hour and minute to think of this world without me in it. 
I can't imagine a new born day without me here...
Somehow...someway. 
I cannot think of the autumn flare without me here.. alive... aware. 
I can't imagine a dawn in spring without my heart awakening. 
These treasured days will come and go at swifter pace...
But this I know... I have no fear...
I have no dread. 
My flesh will turn to ash and clay but I'll be here...somehow...someway."

by Lew Dodd 1892-1960