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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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For My "Little Brother" David It was the near blind leading the bound through fog shroud night on uncertain ground with no guiding light but plenty of noise a fearful journey for two timid boys. Septuagenarians recall the scene how the older'd let nothing in between, old family albums should one scan would reveal these toddlers hand in hand. Hop A Long Cassidy in black and white, little plastic soldiers in fancy's flight, a fort in the woods, the cowboy hats, self taught knowledge of the ball and bat. A Loving mother during the day, fear of the failed father Hemingway whose altered life was immovable beast, unfit for family to say the least. Expunction of stanzas that tear at him for their pain would keep step literatim and abrase the old scars dispensibly bled on boys now men, why the devil's long dead? Little man though fatherhood never taught, through fifties and sixties all battles fought, arduous road through the violent night to the level glen and it's kinder light. Gray haired men are at last composin' in softer light where there's no opposin' as once there was in a past not chosen for brother's Love's e'er warm hearts reposin'. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb [This message has been edited by RSWells (edited 11-14-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Yes, well said and very well written. There is nothing like family... Kathleen |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
There is nothing like the love of family. You've written of it very well, RS.  All writing comes |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Although an only child I may be, an excellent read this was for me. Thanks for sharing. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Oh Richard. This took me through a spectrum of emotion and your creative use of words is wonderful. You should submit this poem!! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
BRAVO! Wonderful work, Richard. Have I ever mentioned Texans shure dew rite gud? |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
True to your style for which you stand out, Richard, this had meanings behind the lines which I can only begin to infer. Your levels of depth in lines such as "self taught knowledge of the ball and bat", to point out but one, are very impressive. I agree with Poet deVine -- this one took me through a gamut of impressions and feelings as well. Very solid work. (and a very cool title too -- that's what first caught my attention!) -MVS "If you don't ask: you don't get." -Steve Miller http://www.davidicke.com/icke/index1c.html [This message has been edited by MARK V SHELDON (edited 11-15-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The time spent by mom's literary polishing shines through this one, Richard. I like the way you play with words and phrases, starting with the title tease. When I got to Hopalong, you put me right back on the floor in black and white, riding the trails with Hoppie. Thank you for the morning mind fun and the memories. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
A wonderful poem that shows clearly the love between two brothers as they grew up together from childhood into adulthood. Very well done. I enjoyed this walk through time with you. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Very well done. Peaches |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
From the black and white scenes to present..your brotherly ties are still deeply wrought. I have only sisters..but they know and I know...things no others know. That's how it is. A special bond. Thank you for allowing us to peer in on yours. Sincerely, Regina [This message has been edited by rwood (edited 11-16-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A Loving mother during the day, fear of the failed father Hemingway whose altered life was immovable beast, unfit for family to say the least. Expunction of stanzas that tear at him for their pain would keep step literatim and abrase the old scars dispensibly bled on boys now men, why the devil's long dead? Little man though fatherhood never taught, through fifties and sixties all battles fought, arduous road through the violent night to the level glen and it's kinder light. =============================== This is superb writing.. both in its poetic gifts showcasing your always impressive talent.... and in its heart-felt intend. A lovely gift of verse for your brother Richard. Thank you for sharing it with us as well Ice covers my soul |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ya know Richard - This is wonderful - and my sister's birthday is on Thanksgiving - I may just have to write a sisterly rendition to honor that day... Thankya kind sir..  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Richard, This is an excellent write. I was impressed. Thank you for posting it. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a powerful piece Richard. An excellent flow and the sentiments go straight to the heart. Beautifully written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a wonderful expression, Richard. Tender and heartwarming! I enjooyed this very much! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I kept meaning to get to this one and it kept slipping by me, but now I'm glad I did, and timely enough as well, for my brother's birthday is tomorrow, and while this is a brother to brother write, I think a sister could slip in and say some of this as well... as a thank you to him for putting up with his older sister, and for looking out for me when I needed it... Thank you Richard. |
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