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A Memorial to my friend, Byron A. Merriweather

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Janis Small Omide에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Janis Small Omide 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

My friend, Byron A. Merriweather, of 20 years transitioned June 3, 2021 (from cancer) into a final freedom and an infinite light.

In 2008, Byron had been assigned (at the Oxford House World Service Convention) to be the Ghana Outreach Services Representative to start an Oxford House in Ghana. Byron used the "Oxford House Model" (a community-based approach to addiction treatment, which provides an independent, supportive, and sober living environment).

Byron did that and much more!

Byron was living with his wife, two sons, one step-son and one step-daughter in Ghana (Africa) when he transitioned. They will miss him, along with many others in America, Ghana and the world over—especially, his immediate family in Chicago, IL (USA); and his recovery community in Richmond, Virginia (USA).

I wrote two poems …. the second one is to his two sons – they are too young to understand it now, but someday will.
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CREDITS:

j-so Poetry’s theme music is provided by JuJu Drum

j-so Poetry’s Sound Engineer is Sherie Farmer

The Great Jazz Artist Ahmad Jamal(an American pianist & one of the most influential musicians and bandleaders of all times), graciously granted permission for j-so Poetry to use his signature piece, Poinciana, for this program.

j-so poetry is equally appreciative of the permission granted by Mr. Steve PeakeDirector of Indigenous People, a non-profit organization based out of England with a goal to highlight how happiness and well-being can be enhanced by participation in cultural activities, as exemplified by traditional African drumming, dancing and singing, rather than the relentless pursuit of material wealth – please visit their website: www.indigenouspeople.org.uk

For copies of the poems you heard, you can visit the website: getjsopoetry.com

If you would like to share comments with me, then you’re welcome to send an email to:

jomide@jsopoetry.com

Don’t forget to share with your friends, subscribe and, until next time . . .

Be Safe, Be Well, Be Kind to Yourself & Others.

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Manage episode 295211869 series 2940488
Janis Small Omide에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Janis Small Omide 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

My friend, Byron A. Merriweather, of 20 years transitioned June 3, 2021 (from cancer) into a final freedom and an infinite light.

In 2008, Byron had been assigned (at the Oxford House World Service Convention) to be the Ghana Outreach Services Representative to start an Oxford House in Ghana. Byron used the "Oxford House Model" (a community-based approach to addiction treatment, which provides an independent, supportive, and sober living environment).

Byron did that and much more!

Byron was living with his wife, two sons, one step-son and one step-daughter in Ghana (Africa) when he transitioned. They will miss him, along with many others in America, Ghana and the world over—especially, his immediate family in Chicago, IL (USA); and his recovery community in Richmond, Virginia (USA).

I wrote two poems …. the second one is to his two sons – they are too young to understand it now, but someday will.
___________
CREDITS:

j-so Poetry’s theme music is provided by JuJu Drum

j-so Poetry’s Sound Engineer is Sherie Farmer

The Great Jazz Artist Ahmad Jamal(an American pianist & one of the most influential musicians and bandleaders of all times), graciously granted permission for j-so Poetry to use his signature piece, Poinciana, for this program.

j-so poetry is equally appreciative of the permission granted by Mr. Steve PeakeDirector of Indigenous People, a non-profit organization based out of England with a goal to highlight how happiness and well-being can be enhanced by participation in cultural activities, as exemplified by traditional African drumming, dancing and singing, rather than the relentless pursuit of material wealth – please visit their website: www.indigenouspeople.org.uk

For copies of the poems you heard, you can visit the website: getjsopoetry.com

If you would like to share comments with me, then you’re welcome to send an email to:

jomide@jsopoetry.com

Don’t forget to share with your friends, subscribe and, until next time . . .

Be Safe, Be Well, Be Kind to Yourself & Others.

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