Goodnight sweet prince.

This poet and peacemaker will be missed.

Facing the Future

Every journey begins
With but a small step.
And every day is a chance
For a new, small step
In the right direction.
Just follow your Heartsong.

-Mattie Stepanek

Mattie Stepanek, Best-Selling Poet Dies at Age 13, AP Reports
Mattie Stepanek, the best-selling poet and advocate for victims of muscular dystrophy, died of the disease on Tuesday at age 13, the Associated Press reported.

Stepanek's book of poems titled ``Heartsongs'' was published in 2001 and reached the top of The New York Times best-seller list within weeks, the report said. His other books include ``Journey Through Heartsongs,'' ``Hope Through Heartsongs,'' and ``Celebrate Through Heartsongs,'' the AP said.