Song for my cousin Wayne.

I feel driven by the miles between us, now the distance is time more than miles.

You were my mothers other son, my other brother, the one I could look to in times

Of pain, and trouble.

Now who will I look to?

Who will I call when my mother cries, when clouds storm these Tennessean skies?

You were the best that Man has to offer, upon your shoulder you carried

The honor of family, the obligations of love and the respect of your cousins and

All your brothers.

Michael van Vuuren

I will truly long for you Wayne who I called Verlin.

Sunday, November 13, 2005