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A Brother's Poem (as one approaches a Bday) (His)
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A Brother's Poem (as one approaches a Bday) (His) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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For you, with love….Bub OH, my brother, how large and huge you are. Though once in my life I stood over you, old Enough to take your hand and guide you. Old enough to call you by name and see your Smile looking back at me from a round but Pleasant face with your ears daring me to pinch One, to pull one. Old enough to take from you that which you ate, Causing a ruckus beyond belief, so terribly loud Were your cries of anger and disbelief. But, dear brother…there were countless days when Boys played boys games, when Indians stalked The night for the campfire of our imaginations and Children scurried in the darkness attempting to find Home base before getting caught. And yes, for whatever reason, I was built to run Like the wind while you were designed to be a Stone pillar, a rock of Gibraltar…standing watch Over me when I became much older and needed You there, to stand beside me and hold a brother’s Hand, for I am your brother as you are mine…and I love you dear brother…for all eternity’s time. |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
awwww...this is so loving...makes me think of my husband and his brothers  |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Barry, I do love this. There are no more words for me to share I just love this a lot. Alison |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx, you can't count the number of tissues I needed to complete this. |
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Jess Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 243Washington |
You've described so well what its like to have a sibling. Makes me miss my partner in crime.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
there is always a bond between siblings I grew up with two brothers myself and I sure miss them sometimes wonderful writing! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Think I could come close to counting the tissues my friend...I know how many I use sometimes....and this is one of those 'sometimes' pieces that keep the tissue business going.... Very, very fine write Mr. M. jimmy |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
BJ, you do yourself right in your write for your brother....sweet memories and much loves seeps through. Thanks for sharing. *hugs*....jo |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wonderful writing, Barry... My brothers all live a distance from me, making the relationships harder to have those close feelings.. But my sister and I were very close. M |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ Okay, okay ... it melted me~ Brothers are such a comfort ... mine has a birth-of-day coming up on Wednesday, July 25, and the family is taking him out to the river for dining tonight~ Happy Birthday to yours ... and mine~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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gwaihir Member
since 2007-07-20
Posts 58Sub-tropical, USA |
Nice tribute to your brother. Trying to find home base in the dark -- I remember nights like that. Thanks for the reminding me. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Barry what love you show in your words beautiful |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I hope Marge doesn't mind if I melt right along with her... we'll try not to make too much of a mess. *S* Beautiful write, my friend... and beautiful sentiments!!! |
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BBGrrl Member
since 2007-07-17
Posts 181BC, Canada |
Very touching, Magnus. Enjoyed. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx to each and all....my brother was quite pleased with what I wrote and sent to him...We shared a lot of memories. |
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SouthernJustice Member
since 2007-12-15
Posts 159 |
Beautiful Indeed, Happy New Year "SJ" |
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