happily devastated
How do you capture all those years
In a short moment of time wrapped in tears
A life devoted to healing and caring
For those who’s needs were not always apparent
I know two things are simultaneously true
I am happily devastated
Advocacy taught to those around you
A heart of compassion with your soprano notes soaring
always vocalizing empathy’s song
These were lessons instilled in your children, galvanized like a steeldrum ringing
I became a man in your rearing
know you’re pride brings me joyful sorrows
and the brightest of sad tears
I am happily devastated
With a heart wide-open, With a West Indies flare, you
touched the souls of anyone the that came near
And when there was a battle to be fought
you never backed down until you found some victory
Not always found on the battlefield or stars
but in the silver lining you turned into a playbook
And now these lessons I share with the world
We are truly now, happily devastated.
David Watson
01/16/2026
Dedicated in memory of my beloved mum, to Bill Kirst’s mom, and Joe Nichols’s Dad. RIP.

Thank you David. Very moving. I hope you’re finding more peace every day.
Beautiful ♥️