(in memoriam Ugo Turcio)
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oh man how fragile you turned out to be
I knew well how your heart carried this load
longing for friendship, so immoderate
a thirst hard to be quenched
suddenly no more shade, no sun
no storm, lightning nor thunder
but forever the calm tranquility
the quiet smile of your destiny
(Rest in peace, dear Ugo)
Antony Oomen
12.IV/2016
Amsterdam