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PeterPeter
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since 2000-04-11
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British, London

0 posted 2000-04-18 03:31 AM


Theres a lot of personal meaning to this poem, and it would not be understood fully without great explanation. The point is, he's my very close brother-in-law and lost his mother one year ago, he also lost most of the ability to have fun. I'd like to know if my point comes across, your comments are appreciated.


Laugh Again

From a brother-in-law of Irish decent
To a brother-in-law who seems so discontent
Free your mind of constant torment
And be a cheerful old man, with a back so bent

Who wants a Dad, Husband, or Brother-in-law?
Who has lost the gift to have fun
Making others laugh - laughing himself no more.

Think of the gift your Mother gave too
Life- To be lived to the end, without doubt or despair
It's rich for me to say that now to you.
Because you know I've also had my share.

Life is not life, without doubts or a care.
We care, we love, we hold onto the past. Stop.
Just think of the good times, you've had, we've had
They last.

Memories of our children acting the ass
Or better still the one I married, that's worth a laugh
Dishcloth in hand and dusting the hearth
Now tell me that didn't bring on a big smile
You're a liar Dick, it did.
I can see it, a mile.

So think of more good times if that did the trick
What about in the pub with your old friend Dick
He thought the dry cleaners was a bit of a crack
But then went home to Etthy. That set him back.

Tony the dentist, and Dick Casey's teeth
I wonder if they're still out
Or buried somewhere in Meath

Remember Galway and the go cart track
Richard fell out and Damien pulled him back
Don't forget Trobolgen, the kids never will
Our deluxe little cottage perched up on the hill.

What about the single beds on the holiday of doom
And the barrel full of babies in Bill's front room
Remember the day, with brides and Grooms
O' **** not the wedding album it's far too soon.

What about the steps of Castletown church, it was noon
You know! Marry O'Grady's baby, must be due soon

And don't forget Margaret. Let's face it, who? Can.
She'll never again buy milk from the back of a van
I nearly, forgot. The green flashing man

So all in all Dick we've had some good laughs
Lets continue, we're not finished yet and not daft
Don't misunderstand me my friend.
I am not suggesting you forget; just amend

Life after all is for living
It must not be a living hell
Mine has been at times
Yours too. I can tell

For only a brother-in-law, I may be
But these words are meant and sincere you see
For you'll not find a truer friend, than in me.


Terence Shaun Lesser - 15 April 2000

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devina
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since 1999-10-28
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Cali
1 posted 2000-04-18 03:54 AM


You've done some excellent writing here!!...has he seen it yet? If not, then show him!!! You've dug deep into the soul with this one, sure to cheer anyone up m'friend!!! Now I know where to go when I need a laugh!!!
Take care!
~D

 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...


Jamie Dawg
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since 2000-03-25
Posts 35

2 posted 2000-04-18 07:56 AM


The point definetly comes across! Thought you'd like to know
PeterPeter
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since 2000-04-11
Posts 30
British, London
3 posted 2000-04-19 07:41 AM


Well thank you both, Devina and Jamie Dawg for your comments. No he has not seen it yet, I intend to enclose it with a card of remembrance

Thanks again

Terry.


[This message has been edited by PeterPeter (edited 04-19-2000).]

Cerenity
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since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637
Escondido-California
4 posted 2000-04-20 08:46 AM


Hi Peter Peter,

This is wonderful, you have taken much time to bring back good things to mind and when someone is lost in greif it helps to remember the good times.
Well done my friend,

Cerenity

Mike
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since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462

5 posted 2000-04-21 07:42 PM


Yes...  you very ably expressed yourself.. well done..
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