I have a list of folks I know, 
All written in a book... 
And every now and then 
I go and take a look. 
That is when I realize 
These names...
They are a part 
Not of the book they're written in... 
But taken from the heart. 
For each name stands for someone 
Who has crossed my path sometime 
And in that meeting they have become... 
The reason and the rhyme. 
Although it sounds fantastic, 
For me to make this claim 
I really am composed of 
Each remembered name. 
Although you're not aware 
Of any special link 
Just meeting you has shaped my life 
... more than you could think. 
So please don't think my greetings 
As just a mere routine 
your name was NOT... 
Forgotten in between 
For when i send a greeting 
That is addressed to you 
Its because you're on that list... 
Of folks i'm indebted to. 
Whether i have known you 
For many days or few... 
In some ways you have a part, 
In shaping things i do. 
I am but a total... 
Of many folks i've met 
You are one I would prefer.. 
Never to forget.