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Death of a Bushman
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Death of a Bushman |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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In memory of my father Killed 8th October 1986 Death of a Bushman Skin pasty white and blackened hair A bushman's smile, he has no care He lays there now, still and quiet Even in death, a powerful sight Remembered now that fateful day Bushman sets out to earn some pay Another crisp, cool mountain morn' Wife never thought she'd be so forlorn Went in search of bushman's pride Crushed to death, alone he died Straight and tall, that mountain gum Came crashing down, nowhere to run He was carried down from that hill All bruised and battered, our man Bill They followed him in silent procession Yet through the gloom, the sun it shone Past that home he'd built by hand One last journey through mountain land An eerie silence, not a sound was heard Stricken with grief it seemed so absurd Lay to rest with reverence and grace Spirit now freed to wander this place Looking down over those mountain gums Basked in the glory of the setting sun The Son he'll go and sit a while Now and then even find a smile Talk of life and love, and often cry And as darkness falls, one more goodbye! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a beautiful and touching tribute to your father. We never stop saying goodbye to them do we? Denise |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A wonderful tribute to your father, EagleOne! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
OH Eagle ... Im so sorry...that it would happen that way.. and i know many years have passed.. but still.... well you know... you have done him justice and proud in this tribute... and Im sure he sees a lot of him..in you.. which is the greatest tribute you can pay him take care sweet poet jm |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Eddie~ Know that I think of you in this time of your sweet remembrance ... 'The Son he'll go and sit a while Now and then even find a smile Talk of life and love, and often cry And as darkness falls, one more goodbye!' A spirit of great magnitude reaches us through our memories. *Hugs*, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Denise......How can we ever say goodbye to a part of us. Thankyou for stopping by and adding your comments. Poet deVine.....Thankyou, he was a wondeful person. Janet.....He died in his place doing what he loved. I think if he had a choice he may have chosen it that way. He is with me, each and every day. And yes, it still feels like it was just yesterday, thankyou for stopping in. Marge....Thanks for your thoughts, they are very much appreciated. I know that he walks with me always. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
What a nice touching tribute to your dad..  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Lay to rest with reverence and grace Spirit now freed to wander this place" I'm so sorry for your loss EagleOne. What a wonderful tribute to a man who you so clearly admired and loved. Hugs to you on this anniversary of remembrance, Best wishes, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Eagle* I've been trying to come up with a poetic response to this but that is evading me...But I wanted you to know how sorry I am for the loss of your father, your poem shows the love you held for him and still hold. I have no doubt that he is looking down on you and your family and is proud of the man you are and the father you have become. Beautiful heart written poetry does not lie my friend....especially when it is written by a poet...from the soul as this was~ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Eagle~ such a sad piece but a loving one, one that would make your father proud HUGS Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I will bet you that I know of one father in heaven that is smiling down on you right now. This was a wonderful tribute to your father and I know he has read it and sending you hugs from on high. SUPERB |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Victoria......I thankyou for stopping in and for your kind words. Kit...yes much admired, much loved and he is very much missed, Thankyou. Butterfly...You know that it is your words from the heart that matter to me. Thakyou for being all that you are. Tracie.....I appreciate you stopping by to offer your thoughts, thankyou. Mark........I can feel his presence evey day, Thankyou for your comments. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
a beautiful tribute to your father, even when its a while ago, and time will health the wounds, but some feelings will be always the same, can flashing up like yesterday, and remain you on the loss of your father. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
OH what a wonderful wonderful tribute to your dad...hugs hugs and more hugs my friend...you know you always have a shoulder here. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Eddie, Across the miles and over the ocean, my heart goes out to you my friend. I know the pain of losing one you love very much and the lonliness it can bring. Wonderful tribute. I just hope he did not have to suffer. Very heartfelt sentiments here. My prayers are with you. Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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