Lay down Your sweet and weary head The night is falling You have come to journey's end Sleep now And dream of the ones who came before They are calling From across the distant shore Why do you weep? What are these tears upon your face? Soon you will see All of your fears will pass away Safe in my arms You're only sleeping What can you see On the horizon? Why do the white gulls call? Across the sea A pale moon rises The ships have come to carry you home And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water All Souls pass Hope fades Into the world of night Through shadows falling Out of memory and time Don't say We have come now to the end White shores are calling You and I will meet again And you'll be here in my arms Just sleeping And all will turn To silver glass A light on the water Grey ships pass Into the West Rest In Peace, my friend and Brother in Art. Faemike55 (Mike Jessett) Passed away on April 7, 2025. He was one of the very first of my new friends when I joined Renderosity in 2009. His art was always delightful, and fun. His favorite character to use was Zlata, who the Girls are now consoling. His comments were always helpful, and his humor always brought a chuckle, and a smile to my face. We were fortunate enough to stop in Camas, Washington, and have a great visit with him in 2019. Neither Jo nor I will ever forget that! Mike was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Most of his work was to help the less fortunate. He worked for a company called “Treasure House” for many years. They provided supplies, clothing and food for low-income families. I talked with him not long ago when he found out he had incurable cancer of the liver, and did not have much time left. He sounded so tired, and in pain. He no longer suffers, and if there is truly a place called “Heaven” he will be welcomed there with open arms. He leaves many friends here at Renderosity, and we will miss him. Be at peace, Brother. #Faemike55 #friend #passed-away #rememberence #artist I added the link to one of the most moving versions of “Into The West” from the LOTR movies; the lyrics are above. It’s sung by Kristin Starkey who has one of the most amazing voices I’ve ever heard. Give it a listen. Once you get past YouTube's stupid ads... Into The West Rod's Lair Official Girls From T.N.A. Website Rod's Blog Facebook Twitter Girls From T.N.A. Twitter Page DA Art Station Discord AOY 2019