Losing three special people in a matter of months was enough Now almost three years have come and gone. Losing the three of you isn't easy The phone rings and imagining hearing your voice again Getting an email Knowing these things will never happen again Knowing that it is in my mind and heart Hoping that there are better things ahead to look forward to but losing my mother, a mentor, and a dear friend within three months of each other requires a lot more than coming around the bend The truth is I have and continue to do so because you would expect nothing less of me Coming around the bend