Laurie

So many paths crossed,
Personally
Professionally.

May times
The lines
Have blurred.

Why?
Open acceptance
Active listening,

Sparking trust,
Becoming
A confidant.

Inspiring possibilities,
Nurturing
Unfurling others’ wings.

You leave
A legacy
Of time, dedication.

You traveled
Selflessly
And not alone.

Endless recruiting;
Had a family
Not of blood

But of a greater testimony,
One of voluntarily
Empowering.

You leave behind
A force!
Women believing

In themselves,
Each other,
The value of team.

Co-worker
Boss
Friend;

More the ‘Godmother’!
I embrace
Applaud

Value
Appreciate
Our paths crossing.

Now sail
Into retirement.

But my friend,
Your ‘work’ of forging sustaining relations
Is not yet done;

As this remains your core characteristic,
And retirement does not stop the clock;
Only where you go.