To Mike.

[devilmaster]

http://www.mnsi.net/~smicalef/mike.jpg

How bright the stars
How dark the night
How long have I been sleeping?
Sleep overtook me on my westward flight
Held me in its keeping
I had a dream; it seemed so real
Its passing left me shaking
I saw you here behind the wheel
On this very road I'm taking

Hurtling westward through the prairie night
Under the spell of motion
Your eyes were keen and bright in the dashboard light
Dreaming of the western ocean
The dusty towns left far behind
Mountains drawing ever nearer
Your face was then as it was tonight
Ever young
Ever clearer

I know this road
And its every curve
Where the hills commence their climbing
We rested here
If my memory serves
The northern lights were shining
You lit a smoke
We shared some wine
We watched the sky in wonder
Your laughter echoes after all this time
In that high and wild blue yonder

I don't know why I write these lines
It's not like I could send you the letter
It's that I love you more after all this time
It's that I wish I'd shown you better
Years have slipped
Beneath my wheels
Dwindling in my rear view mirror
As time has passed
Your life has seemed less real
But these night drives bring you nearer

So tonight I'll wish upon these stars
As they rise upward to guide me
That I'll see you here just as you are
Now, as then, beside me
Scares me how the years have flown
Like the leaves drift in September
They've lost sight of you as your legacy's grown

But this road and I
We remember

-'Night Drive' by Garnet Rogers

[devilmaster]

I wrote ^ to write this.

I wanted to once again thank everyone for the kind posts, PMs and phone calls from a year ago. Every once in a while i look at the original thread, and the pm's sent, and it reminds me why i like coming here....

So in no particular order, thanks to:

bzsetshot, racechica, drdjomusic, chitowncartfreak, racegrrl and nrc, rabbit, audi, ftg, trish, mexican, rogue leader
nz_climber, jt265, anait, robg, meth&brats, hard driver, railbird, fourrunner, jag_warrior, theguywho, racechic, anteater
classicapex, G., elmo T, lizzerd, michaelhatesfans, kiwifan, racecat, clown, pineapple, joebob, lisa, racer2c
cart7, don quixote, oddlycalm, rtkar, steveh, ank, pfc_m_drake, chop456, warlock!, rocket

I can't thank you enough for your words....

[RaceGrrl]

Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that time might diminish the pain a little, but I'm sure you still feel an empty place in your heart.

Toast to Mike: http://www.world-of-smilies.com/html/images/smilies/essen/nahrung002.gif

[Kiwifan]

I read this this morning at 6am Steve and didn't reply mate 'cause I didn't know what to write. I still don't. :(

Thinking of ya, buddy.

Take care, Russell.

[fourrunner]

Steve ... I still have the Mike Morden Tribute site in my favorites list

Won't pretend to know the feeling but I sure can try to understand !

[pineapple]

Steve, you only have to speak his name to remember him. That's the beauty of love and memories.

[FCYTravis]

:(

My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight, dm. Cherish the memories of the times that you enjoyed together.

[Ankf00]

I was actually thinking about you and him a couple of weeks back... it was preceeded by memories of Fite... :(
you'll alwaysl have your memories :)

[Rogue Leader]

always in our thoughts