Paul,
I'm not a poet, mate, but I'd like to think that I can still discern beauty, nobility, and honour, in all their myriad forms.
From what I've known of you over the last few years, you live your life like a masterfully-written poem. Even were it only conducted via this forum,
it has been replete with integrity, wit, thoughtfulness, and passion. What would life be without these things???
I echo all that has already been said by Trinityman, Rockpuck and Fitzy.
What a journey you now undertake! What an unfolding of all that is kept from our mortal eyes! If, where you go now, you act only with the candour, and
brotherly love you have afforded us - the inhabitants of that place will be indeed blessed for your presence...
I know this much: Your soul is up to the journey, old mate, if anyone's is.
Thanks for your strength, honour, and compassion. It's inspiring for a confused lost soul, dontcha know...
Ben.