*This poem is dedicated to the late Harvey Keith Carden who passed April 11, 2018, because of ME.*

It is never easy
When someone
Transitions before their time
It is even harder when
That person
Is an
Advocate warrior

He was brave
Funny
Intelligent
Was willing to stand
And educate the masses

About a disease that he had
That at least 1 million Americans have
His goal was to show people the light
For 30 years
He struggled and educated

And then one day
Just like any other day
He left us
His vessel no longer able
To deal with the damage done to it
By ME

Now however
His soul
Is home
Is free
From pain, suffering

Our advocate warrior
Transitioned to where we all start from
Heaven gained another angel
To look over those he holds dear

His loved ones
Will never be alone
He has a lot more power
And objectivity
Where he is now

A place of never-ending, indescribable
Beauty
Love
Peace
Tranquility

Harvey is where he belongs
Now he can do his work
From the heavens above
Being blessed for all eternity

Till we all meet again