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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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You’d made your Gophers champions; For the 80 Olympic squad You chose a team of players you knew, which wasn’t so very odd You created winners, motivated with some methods not nice And brought a country together to watch a miracle on ice. You told them they were born to be there, made sure that each man believed But as they skated in victory, you quietly took your leave For this was the team’s moment of glory and you would not detract Your only medals were won as coach; but that didn’t mean you lacked. You had been the very last man cut from the 60 golden team In sixty-four and sixty-eight, you did not attain your dream But three collegiate championships are credited to you Four teams of the mighty NHL sought your innovative view. The Olympics beckoned you once again, with silver the reward Still, you did not think of slowing down, but just kept pushing hard Benefit dinners, golf, scouting reports, then off in broad daylight Only to meet your final destiny on way to catch a flight. Today, the lakes of Minnesota overflow their banks with tears We thank you for a miracle that still glows after all these years. In memory of Herb Brooks 1937-2003 [This message has been edited by suthern (08-13-2003 01:05 PM).] |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
what a memory! thanks! Rf |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Seems too many of the good guys are waving goodbye... Thank you so much, suthern... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
stunning dedication...you should send this in...very exceptionally written...I believe they would be astounded by the penning. Thank you for writing and sharing. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Sunshine, you are right! A lovely verse, Suthern. Patricia |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is poetic perfection, and a lovely tribute suthern~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
If you're still around when I go, can you write a eulogy for me! Mind you, it may not be as interesting as this one, but I'll be smiling down (or up?) at you!  You should send this off to his family. A wonderful tribute poem, Dear Belle of the South! Full of heart and soul!  EA |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
well I don't know the man, nor of what you attribute, but I do know the writer and when I see good poetry......wonderful write lady |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Robert: Thank you! *S* Sunshine: It does indeed... and hurts every time. *S* Thank you, lady. Lee J: Even if I had the nerve, I lack the where. *S* Thank you very much! *S* Patricia: I thank you so much. *S* Blues: I knew I couldn't hope to capture his intensity... but neither could I stay silent. Thank you! *S* EA: Hon, we're not LETTING you go... and why should we? *G* You're already an angel! *S* Thank you so much, dear lady. *S* jellybeans: Thank you, my friend... very much. James Michael: Thank you very much. vandana: I'm glad... thank you! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Suthern, when you pay tribute to anyone or anything the beauty of your heart always shines so brightly. This was a wonderful tribute to yet another great person in our history this year that has gone away. Well done indeed, and your rhyme - perfect! Oh, and such a pretty new picture, lovely! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Mysteria: I thank you very much, kind lady... and appreciate you finding favor with both the poem and the poet! *S* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Wonderful right and a fine tribute....I don't visit here often enough... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wonderfully written...a man to be missed and never forgotten *s M |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern What a wonderful tribute...I'm sure somewhere he is smiling! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toerag: I thank you so much for liking. *S* And you’re right… you don’t! LOL Put your feet up and sit a spell… stop being such a stranger! *S* nakdthoughts: I know I’ll never forget him… the worst fight I ever had with my ex was over me wanting to watch the gold medal game in 1980! (Herb and the boys were better company. LOL) Thank you very much! *S* Martie: If there’s an ice rink, he probably is. *S* Thank you very much… he meant a lot to me! *S* |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A lovely tribute, suthern... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I read this poem at the exact minute you posted it -- peeking in here and hit Refresh...poof, there it was....but didn't answer because I wanted to read it again before I did....and almost forgot to answer at all. You have a heart of gold, you know that, don't you? It really shows in this one, if folks on that side of things are aware of what folks on this side are up to, you can bet he's smiling. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
What a lovely tribute, in perfect rhyme and meter. Well done. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Wasn't he something? And you didn't have to be a hockey fan to see that. I'm glad I had a chance to at least watch. Thanks for the tribute. s.a.g. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan: I thank you so much, kind lady. *S* Ratleader: As busy as this place is, I'm grateful when someone reads once... when they read twice, I'm truly honored... Thank you, my friend... you've filled this heart with smiles. *S* Pilgrimage: Thank you so much... I'm glad you liked! *S* S Arthur Grey: He was indeed... and watching was a joy... thank you! *S* |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ruth, this is such a beautiful tribute. You really do have a lot of talent, my friend. You can write on any subject and make it beautiful. How are you doing? Hope you're better now and not so sore from your fall. With love and hugs,   Ethel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
garysgirl: Thank you so very much for your kindness... I'm back to normal, now... or at least what passes for my normal. *G* |
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