Norman Bradley Millross
7 February, 1964 – 23 August, 2020
RIP Norm, my dear friend. My heart aches knowing you are gone from us. Until we meet again.
Norm Millross is a creative spirit who finds truth and healing through visual art, guitar, songwriting, poetry, and his faith. His resilience is contagious. For several years Norm and I met at Metro Community for our weekly poetry circle, where he wowed me with his prolific writing. Norm’s poem I Can is installed as one of two bright blue panels in the courtyard of Kelowna’s Gospel Mission where it lifts spirits and speaks of a power to overcome. I’m so thrilled to have Norm here, and for him to share a new poem with us.
Norm, we’ve been asking everyone a series of 3 questions, focusing on current circumstances and how we are coping in them. Here is what you said in response:
1. We often say we wish we had more time for certain things. Are you spending your time differently in view of our current world challenges? If so, how?
Norm: No, not really. Time is already very precious to me as I’ve experienced serious cardiac events.
2. What is the core factor that brings vitality and life to you?
Norm: It is hope; hope in humanity.
3. What is one surprising thing that happened today?
Norm: Not much, I was stuck in my room. But I am starting to get a lot of music theory back, after struggling post concussions. It’s starting to make sense again, which is really good.
On this Good Friday, when we would have traditionally gathered together to celebrate one of the foundational elements of our shared faith, I find it appropriate that you and I are here in spirit, Norm, and your poem is about believing in miracles.
Peace and continued good health, my friend,
Lesley-Anne
I Believe in Miracles I believe in love I believe in fantasy I believe in what was I believe in the reckoning I believe I am me I believe there is power I believe I am free I believe there is good I believe there is bad I believe in the question I believe I’m not mad I believe I am real I believe there is pain I believe there is freedom I believe I am sane I believe love can happen I believe it is real I believe love is magic I believe love can heal. Norm Millross, 2020 ©
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Norm there was always more to know and understand you ,, you certainly were a soulful kindhearted poetic artistic man ; a man of many talents , love. & kindness made in the eye of our creator, God, thinking of you often , missing you dear brave courageous man , now in the arms of God has gone home to rest 🙏💝🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you for your kind words, Kirsten. It is hard to say goodbye. It helps knowing we don’t have to do so alone. <3 Blessings and peace to you as you grieve the loss of your friend.
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Reblogged this on BUDDY BREATHING and commented:
Missing this man, so grateful to have received the gift of his friendship.
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