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A True Gentleman
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A True Gentleman |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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Two weeks ago I lost my brother-in-law and as I wasn't able to go to his funeral I wrote a poem that I hoped would do him justice. It must have been appreciated as it was read out at his service. I would like to share it with you. Donald Pratt A True Gentleman There comes a time in each persons life When we have to say goodbye to all our kin To leave our loved ones all behind Who’ve stood by us through thick and thin. Don has joined his dear wife Marge In that unknown Paradise up above The loved one he lost so long ago They’ll be reunited there with love. He leaves behind three fine honest sons Andrew, Norm, Jack & their gracious wives Six happy grand-children that he loved Six kids that brightened all their lives. I knew Donny Pratt for sixty years A more honest man has never walked this earth His word was his bond which he never broke An instinctive attribute from time of birth. His principles were second to none And by everyone was held in highest esteem Loved and respected where ‘ere he worked His whole character was supreme. His early life was an extremely difficult one One that would have brought down a lesser man But Don was made of sterling stuff That served him well since his life began. My wife and I have lost a very good friend One who we will never be able to replace Goodbye dear friend, now rest in peace We will never forget your smiling face. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You did him justice, Lindsay....he would be proud. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Lindsay, This is an excellent poem about your brother-in-law. I lost one of mine about twenty years ago. He and I were very good friends from our days together in school. I still miss him terribly. He introduced me to my wife. I can't say he was a gentleman, he was more like me. Oh the rotten tricks we used to pull on people. Bobby |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a wonderful tribute, Lindsay... I'm very sorry for your loss. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay, I'm sorry for the loss of yours and Norma's friend. In sixty years, one would could really get to know someone! He sounds like a man that would also appreciate a friend like you! God bless him. He is now reunited with his beloved wife. An extremely touching, heartfuel write. Love & Eternal Light, Linda   |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
What a wonderful, warm and precious gift you have given to Donn and to all those who accompanied him on his last path on Earth. To overcome the difficulties of early days is indeed something that shows the qualities of a man. A most beautiful tribute, dear Lindsay! Love, Margherita  |
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Poetal Member
since 2009-11-09
Posts 74Texas, United States |
I am proud to have read your poem about your dear Brother-in-law. I bet he loved you very much because this tribute from your tender heart is truly heart-felt and a very kind way of saying fair-well. His family must have shed tears when this was read. Thanks so much.  AL AL Inmon |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To Mike, Bobby, Ruth, Linda, Margherita and Al, Thank you so much folks for sharing that poem with me. I know his family will be delighted when I tell them of your kind response. God bless you all. Lindsay |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Big hugs to you, my friend... your heart is bigger than your country. *S* |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks Ruth, on reading your reponse it makes me feel quite humble. You are too kind my dear. thanks ever so much. love. Lindsay |
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