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A Gift of Poetry. The unique gift for every occasion

Your words, your thoughts and feelings. Captured within a gift, A Gift of Poetry. Presented in a uniquely designed, boxed, hand-made card, with your verse of choice as a key emotional focal point. Truly, a 'once-in-a-lifetime' gift, a gift that inspires the heart and touches the soul.

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A Unique Way To Say "Goodbye"

(Here's a good example of what can be achieved. After Pat's death, Lisa

wanted to express her sympathy to her close friends. Lisa has kindly

given her permission for her poem and story to be published)

I've Tried

What is your name : Lisa Korstad

Who do you want the poem written for: Becky, Marina, and Danielle Dimanto

Why do you want the poem written: Pat DiManto just died after a three year fight with cancer. He was married to Becky DiManto, father of Marina and Danielle. The three were the loves of his life. He was only 52.

What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): Definitely Happy-he was the happiest man I've ever known

Please choose which package you would prefer : Express

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : Yes

What are the key messages you would like to sent: Pat Dimanto was extremely thoughtful, generous, always more concerned with those around him than for himself, sweet, great singer/dancer, loved motown music, nascar race driver, a great family man, loved his two daughters, Danielle and Marina, married to the love of his life, Becky (also his high school sweetheart, extremely successful commercial building contractor, quietly philanthropic, ALWAYS up for a great time with family and friends (especially in Hawaii at Longhi's or Hula Grill), he also loved his nascar that used to be Mark Martin's. He loved going to the AT&T Pebble Beach golf tournament, Hawaii, annual Disneyland trip with friends, the 4th of July at the beach houses in Santa Cruz,

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: He loved life so much, his passions always included being surrounded by friends, sharing all the gifts he had to offer. He was so genuinely touched by the small things in life. At Disneyland, he loved watching the fireworks, then at the end of the show having it snow all over us. He always had a huge smile on his face, happy to be alive, especially happy to see others happy.

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : He had a way of making everyone feel like family. He had a saying, "Every day is Friday, and every Friday is New Year's". He was like an uncle to me and my sister Kelly. He was my parents best friend. He was born and lived his life in San Jose, Ca. San Jose is a city of 1 million people-he was so well loved by everyone that the city sold out of flowers for the family and the funeral, when we died. He changed the life of everyone he met, and we're all better for having known him. I'm lucky to have such an amazing person be a big influence on my life.

I've Tried

Only fifty two, it seems a tragic waste,
what is it that makes the good die young?
It seems like your race wasn't over,
it seems like your song was hardly sung.

You loved your daughters so very much,
and of course, Becky was the love of your life,
now Marina and Danielle miss you so,
and there's a shadow over your beautiful wife.

You were so thoughtful and generous,
always more concerned for others than yourself,
you were so sweet, a great singer and dancer,
and always had a few Motown tracks up on the shelf.

Of course, you were a fabulous Nascar driver,
and you really did get the best out of Mark's car,
but you were also a successful building contractor,
it seems you were used to traveling and going far.

Quietly philanthropic, you did a lot of good,
but you were always up for a great time,
Longhi's and the Hula Grill are going to miss you,
today, there's sadness in every bell's chime.

Because you loved life and your passions so much,
and that meant you were always surrounded by friends,
you naturally shared all the gifts you had to offer,
your fabulous generosity simply knew no ends.

You were genuinely touched by the small things in life,
watching fireworks, having Disney's snow fall on your smiling face,
you were especially happy seeing others happy,
and now without you, the world seems a sadder place.

We'll never forget your wonderful saying;
every day is Friday and every Friday is New Years,
but please forgive us, if today is Mournday,
because for you, we need to shed a few tears.

Because you were so loved by everyone,
the city sold out of flowers, the day that you died,
and Pat, I wanted to explain what you meant to us,
I don't think I have, but at least I've tried.

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Lisa kindly replied:

"The poem is great - I've made changes in red (included in above draft. Ed.). Please let me know what my balance is, and where to pay that. Also, we have no objections to posting it, no need to change any names."

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