Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning's hush
I am the soft uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the bright star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.
- Anonymous |
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| Dear Friends, |
| Welcome to the Jim Wheeler website. |
| Thanks to the diligence of our family members,
this has been a labor of love for all of us. The site
has been updated thanks to the experience and expertise
of Mike LaMonaca of Equality Forum. It is now current
regarding the documentary JIM
IN BOLD. |
| It has taken two long years to get Jimmy's
artworks and poetry patented. Glen and I are very grateful
and proud of our children's efforts and devotion to this
project. Our goal and purpose for this tribute is twofold. |
| First, we want to celebrate Jim's talent
in both his artistic and literary endeavors. Also, we
want to share his creativity and ingenuity with anyone
who is interested in his life. Secondly, our family has
a strong commitment to help gay teens to become functioning
members of our society. |
| Through Jim's artistic description on his
canvases and in his poetry, we hope that there will be
an emotional connection between gay youths at risk and
the pain, ridicule and hatred Jim experienced in his everyday
life. |
| Our world is homophobic and very unforgiving
to lifestyles which are out of the "norm." Homosexuality
is not a sin or a choice. Many Christian groups and other
organizations would have us believe otherwise. |
| Not only does homophobia hurt but it is
deadly. So it is with these thoughts in mind that we hope
you will share Jim's story and help support gay rights
any way you can. |
| Thank you for your time, |
| Susan Wheeler |
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