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I had a rose
which withered and died
but I kept it around
Simply inside

Originally written July or August of 1993
(Jonathan is 13)

Dear friend,
The more I travel with you, the more I understand your life. Your struggles are not all that different than mine. You struggled to make a better world, while I struggle to make a better me. In time, I would hope that I will be able to fight for your causes and lead others to follow.

What I don't get is how, especially in this day and age, I am supposed to be the leader of a people who have begun to lose track of where they're at or from.

October 1993
(Jonathan is 13)

Touchdown in Memphis

Touchdown in Memphis
Touchdown in Memphis

I went up into the dark,
and I saw there was no one there.
I went up into the night,
and I heard the sirens blare.

(Jonathan is 13)

Dear God,
I'm writing this to you to say thanks. Thank you for being in my life. If it weren't for you, I don't know where I'd be. The little things, and the big things you do always help. Sometimes I don't even recognize it when you help me. I don't give you enough credit, and I take a lot of the things you do for me for granted. I love you. You're my eternal friend. Satan doesn't stand a chance. I promise. Blessed Are They The Pure Of Heart, Theirs Is The Kingdom Of God. I will do my best to do your will, and I will try to be pure of heart. Your power is awesome and I'm beginning to understand more and more what that means. One small favor, help me to be more relaxed with Kristina. I know she's one of the many I will help and she will help me too.