Dear ,

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‎Its Abasiama.

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‎I announced your passing today to the Stripy family. Still, I sit confused if perhaps this is just a sick joke or some form of dream.

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‎I know that no one has the right on who lives or transits but again, I am tempted to ask why? You cannot give me an answer so, I'll be grateful for all you poured out and hope you have found rest.

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‎Thank you for loving Stripes Literary Magazine with a love that transcends just being a contributor. Thank you for your input, your joy at our growth and thank you for your kind words. Thank you for writing a letter to Amazon when the poem you sent needed verification. You could have just withdrawn it and not gone through the hassle but you did, thank you.

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‎These days, I am looking at your piece Dear God with a newer and deeper meaning. I hope you met him, this God you loved dear. I know, I know, you cannot read this but, I am going to hope it somehow is whispered to you wherever you are.

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‎Thank you for 3 beautiful years of partnership and friendship.

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‎Your Friend, Abasiama

‎Stay forever Stripy.