#this isn't meant to be condescending or parasocial or anything btw

[greentrickster]

Hey @somerandomdudelmao, I don't really art at turtle level, so instead have some words and be appreciated, dang it!!!

For Cass

And we ask you, "Did you know? Did you see how far you'd go?"

"No," you say, "I didn't know. Twice and thrice I'll tell you so,

For seeing here what would be done, who could believe they'd be the one

To take these pieces where they lay (where all believed they'd likely stay)

And make a thing so large and great? That's so much effort to create?

No, a simple sketch, a little fun, a single joke and it'd be done."

But here you are, just look around (unless you're busy breaking ground

On new types of pain and joy to see), note just how wondrous you can be.

How many minds you've set on fire, the stories, the art you did inspire,

Notes attached, parallels found, colours added (also sound),

Emotions too many to ever label (that time we went, "Hey, have a table!"),

Laughter enough to touch the sky, a dark lake fed on tears we cry...

And perhaps one day we all will part, ending this journey of the heart,

And when it comes, if you'll allow this one request: please take your bow.

For every chuckle, every twist, without you? They'd not exist;

Blame no destiny or fate, you are the cause that makes them great!

And all who read know I speak true: This story's heart was born of you.

So draw until you've had your fill, write whatever words you will,

Your footsteps untouched by time's sand

Say "Cass was here, and Cass was grand."