TURIYA LITERARY REVIEW
TLR Issue 3 - Fall 2026
Poems
Poems by Holley Kinnear
Tami Allemao was a multi-faceted woman
A Dancer, an Accountant and a TRUE-BLUE Friend
Loving Daughter, Kitty mom, Sister, Niece, Aunt, Cousin
And a beloved wife through her earthly transcendence
She had a gorgeous smile and a resonate laugh
That were both warmly felt across any room
She was gentle with others when they felt sad
Always willing to cheer them with a hug.. or two
Tami took charge and did things correctly
She had business sense and savvy galore
She spoke to people honestly and directly
She was someone who was admired and adored
She came to Dances and was always ready
To be a partner for those who didn’t have one
She helped her partner to feel confident and steady
And I know, first hand, they always had fun
Tami was so in love with her husband Andrew
She helped him to be a very successful caller
She was supportive in everything she would do
And was a loyal wife and devoted business partner
Although it is very sad that our dear Tami passed
Keep your precious memories of her FOREVER alive
As she dances in the heavens with her Angelic tasks
Her spirit body holds you in her embrace- as you cry
Written with love and respect, in honor of Tami Allemao
T ender hearted woman who embodies strength and warmth
H as a wonderful way of writing that conveys her charm
A fabulous mentor, author and hostess that I deeply admire
Navigates her world with the wisdom of her “inner fire”
K ind, genuine and intelligent as she claims all her desires
Y es, she is a woman who goes for and gets what she wants
O h as an author she digs deeply and bravely confronts
U nique person who knows how to get the job done
P arent to a wonderful daughter that she loves so much
A beautiful guide in our group who has a loving touch
U amaze me with your courage as you soulfully share
L istening to your heart as you show how much you care
A ppreciation for you, and for all you do, is always sincere
For my friend Paula. Thanks for being you
About
Holley writes positive personalized poetry that provides others with positive, genuine thoughts about them. Her poetry generally comes out in rhyme. She aspires to write several genres of books including children’s books, books about her life as a Navy Brat and other types of Nonfiction having to do with her experiences in life dealing with domestic violence, reuniting with loved ones, and about her life as the daughter of a Navy Power couple.
