Tribute To Tushar Ray Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

This life of mine has been darkened by Tushar's death,
there is no light anywhere to be seen.

A void, deep, unfathomable, leaving me feeling abandoned
and lonely without him forevermore.

Mysterious and full of sadness, mind thinking over every-
thing, being fulfilled by every moment spent together.

Talking, eating, joking, a lifetime of experiences all
tucked into the last ten months.

Alone or together, living the scientific dream of intellect
and spirituality through poetry and research.

A mere poet and the most brilliant scientist in the world,
what an image to see.

Two of us best and closest of friends ever, Tushar an older
brother to me, one that I'd always wanted and never had.

Blessed by the time we had here on earth, I'll never for-
get him, my heart aches with his death.