POEM: Tribute to Art Manley

Conservation fueled the engine

Of this good and caring sage —

His accomplishments too many

To record down on a page.

His values were his beacon

He would not, could not shirk the fight-

His efforts were unending

When he knew the cause was right.

Let us hope that there’ll be others

Who’ll take up his virtuous cause —

Be inspired by his landmarks,

Fashion fair and binding laws.

As we honor in remembering,

Let us in remembering pledge to give —

More of our time and effort

To preserve this place in which we live.

Thank you dear Art Manley!

Your loss; a bitter, bitter pill-

But we’ll take heart in knowing

As your legacy keeps growing…and it will.

That we’ll always feel your presence

Out on your favorite hill!

TOM and MARY LOU KANE

Coeur d’Alene

(Written Jan. 29, 2004)