please ignore

[For GIL]

[This isn't addressed to anyone here. The intended recipient can't read
it but it's something I need to say.]


Gil, you enjoyed classic Santana, Steve Miller and Tom Petty. Now you
are nearing the end of life. You are a very dearly loved friend. We grew
up together and I've known you all my life and now you are dying so
early. I don't know what to say. I remember all the good times we had
together. You were always there with me and for me. You were always a
true friend. There are so many great memories we have shared of the fun
and explorations we had together.

I love you so much. Thank you for all you have done for me.

Your memory you will be remembered. I can remember all the good things
you did. Your body is passing away but your spirit will live on. You
will not be forgotten. May God be with you.

Very soon you will be gone. Why does it have to end like this? Why does
it have to end now? Whatever I try and do, I'm so powerless to alter
what is happening to you.

One day we will meet again; I don't know how or where or when but I want
it so much.