To Tamo san With Kindness and Affection

Beloved Tamo san moved to the other phase of existence on November 21, 2001.
Here is the poem a friend of mine wrote that I want to share with those who knew her.

Shizuru (the daughter)

To Tamo san With Kindness and Affection

They say that a single stone dropped in a pool of water

Radiates and affects the whole universe

Dearest Tamo san

You are an inspiration, direct from our Creator

You mirrored our world and Truth to us

Ahead of our time, you came to teach us

The reflective voice of all Beings on this beautiful planet

Sharing with us what to value

The preciousness of our Earth Mother

Our blessed sky

All creatures, trees and oceans are sacred to you

You who lived your life by your Wisdom

You taught us that we are the Treasure

That we are beautiful and holy

If we only wake up and open our eyes

Dear One, thank you

For being among us

You have made a difference in my life

Your radiant divinity has moved me to higher awareness

Of the beauty around me

Of greater compassion for mankind

Sweet One, O wondrous enlightened Being

Who came to serve us all

Blessing us, comforting us by your golden presence

I love you

I cried when you passed away

For my heart overflowed with tears of gratitude for your gift

You are eternally in my heart

Let us meet again.

Written in Memorial November 22, 2001
By Regina Hawk