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The Golden Bowl
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The Golden Bowl |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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This story's bout a Grandpa and Grandson, I stood proud beside him when I was young, I'd try to act older than a little kid, Walkin and talkin just like he did. Well I never asked for nothin more than his love, And he'd put his arm around me an call me Bub, Under blue skys where white clouds sailed, He'd spin silk and magic into his tales. We had fishin poles secret holes and worms in pails, We scouted old wood roads huntin Whitetail, I heard campfire stories where I learned the truth, About the great war that took Grandpa's youth. He'd say to me, remember son, There's always someone out there givin out advice, Take care how you listen they might not have it right, And all the mighty warriors tellin people what to do, Are visions from the past where hell was set to rule. So pray for the time man won't kill his fellow man, Keep the faith for peace and stay close to the land. I'd sit there beamin by the campfire flame, While an old hoot owl was callin out his name, I'd think to myself we'll be doin this forever, Cause my Grandpa fought to make this world better. We strolled through Autumn leaves and summer grass, We talked of older times fillin up the past. We'd hike in the rain and watch shiny Otters playin, With every day the same like forever was there waitin. When the golden years ended the golden bowl collapsed, I was never ready and the hurt knocked me flat, And in the grief and pain I thought that I'd die, But the memory of his tender words kept my soul alive. He'd say to me, remember son, There's always someone out there givin out advice, Take care how you listen they might not have it right, And all the mighty warriors tellin people what to do, Are visions from the past where hell was set to rule. So pray for the time man won't kill his fellow man, Keep the faith for peace and stay close to the land. Rep chorus I wrote this song about my Grandfather Thyrle Gerard Foster. |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
my Dad and my son were very close and when my Dad passed last year it hit him as hard as it did me. this reminded me of the times they spent together, I'm so touched by this  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Beyond superb...this is a keeper, Eric. You had a wonderful friend in him, a wise man who passed his wisdom forward to you. May his wisdom and memory remain vibrant well into the future. quote: |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
thank you Ethome, for sharing this poem, I love the message and eldest if we listen to them could deliver treasures... have a nice day yann |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric, I True-ly adored this penning from your heart and soul. Your grandfather was quite the man ~ and so is his grandson. He taught you well.  Might I also add, that you are one helluvva fine writer, to boot!!! I do so enjoy you sharing your personal stories. To know ya ~ is ta loveya!  Linda  |
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k_love_02 Junior Member
since 2008-07-07
Posts 24 |
That was great, makes me miss my grandpa. When you're young you don't know the right questions to ask, and when they are gone and you're older, you wish you could talk to them and ask what their life was really like. It brought back a lot of heartfelt memories for my grandpa, that is really awesome feeling to feel. Thank you. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sea I'm so glad you're touched by this. That was the point of sharing. Thanks Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Kacy Thanks for those words and yes, he was a tremendous influence. Thanks for quoting that chorus. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yann Thank you for the comments and yes, our elderly have a lot to share. Take care Eric |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
ethome - a great write and song. I'm sure he would be proud of you... BC |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Linda Thank you, to know you is to love you too. I know that through all your inspired works. Yes, he was a wonderful influence my Grandpa. I think of him almost every day. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
k_love_02 Thanks for the nice reply. I'm glad I was able to bring those precious memories back to you. Grandparents are really special people and kids pick up on that right away and become so attached. Those questions are answered in the legacy and the answers come to us after a while. Welcome to Passions I'm sure you'll enjoy it here. Eric |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So pray for the time man won't kill his fellow man, Keep the faith for peace and stay close to the land. Men like your grandfather are treasures... growing more rare all the time. Thank you for sharing him with us/touching our hearts! *S* |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Bill Thanks for dropping in. I appreciate those positive songwriting words. Eric |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
The richness of heritage is clear and melodic in this song. Always enjoy your musical mind, and all this poetry that paints itself along these pages. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Oh Eric, you made me tear up!!! My son and my dad are attached at the hip. My Dad had four sisters and three daughters, so when my son was born he laid claim quickly. My son was wearing 'coon hunting caps and had a baseball glove by the time he was two weeks old! The bonds of such relationships are tied with silver strings. Adored, Heather |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey TD thanks for the comments. Glad you can enjoy the musical aspect of this too. I appreciate the positive input. Eric |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
thank you for sharing this touching piece...this part brought me back to my grandfather: "I heard campfire stories where I learned the truth, About the great war that took Grandpa's youth" I often thought that those trenches on French soil laden with nerve gas accounted for the sometimes strange behavior that he showed. No one I knew was more at peace with the world than he was...thanks for making it easy to remember...I always thought it was amazing to hear about those participants I studied in school to be the center of his stories...like General Black Jack Pershing...amazing |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Eric, This is a nice poem. My father never fully returned from WW-II. Bobby |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Nice tribute and touching. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you vandana I always appreciate your visits. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi Heather Yes, they are tied with silver strings. I don't blame your Dad and I know how thrilled he must be to have a grandson to do all those things with. Thanks for tearing up a little and I certainly appreciate the visit and the comments. Eric |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
It’s good to grow up with grandpa’s around. Great writing, memories are true treasures, that’s why we treasure them.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi Steavan I appreciate those comments and I know where you're coming from. Some of the things these men witnessed are not natural for human beings to witness so it stayed with them for the rest of their lives. However, it draws one closer to them especially when it's a relative. I'm glad this piece brought you back some precious memories too. Take care. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Bobby I know what you mean you've told me the story and it's a sad one as many others are. Thanks for the comments. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi Critical I appreciate those kind words Eric |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure to read...James |
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