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William P Bussey Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 188 |
A GOOD MAN My question seemed to amuse him, And he answered with his usual grin. Well Butch, I'm about 35 or so, It's hard to believe that took place 60 years ago. He is gone now, has been for years, I think of him often, and sometimes it brings tears. But time has eased a lot of the pain, And we know life goes on, just not quiet the same. The memories he left me, I will quietly cherish, And his leathery face, from my mind will not perish. For I will always remember his old cowboy ways, And the courage and honesty, that ruled his days. He didn't leave much to show after he was gone, That is if you count material things, and so on. But he left one prize that I am proud to claim, You see he left me his good and untarnished nam bill bussey 94 |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is a great poem and a wonderful tribute to your father. Welcome to the family! Check your email for another welcome.. |
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Beverly Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 123New Mexico |
What a wonderful poem for your first post! Your descriptions of your father and your feelings are quite vivid. Keep posting! (and welcome!) |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Wow! If I was this good at my first post I'd have so many more replies... This poem is great! The emotion really shows in this, and great rhythm too! Welcome to Passions, and I hope you enjoy it here, I know I do! Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Welcome, you did a nice job with this poem, you honor your father well, he would be proud. |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Welcome! What a wonderful first post! You have done honor to your father in these words. A "good and untarnished name" - what better gift could one receive!! |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
A beautiful tribute to someone so dear, He my be gone,yet you hold him so near! Excellent first post, WELCOME to the Corner Pub where you'll be welcomed, friend. Dennis :^) Poetry is the expression of thoughts which awake the higher and nobler emotions, or their opposites, with words arranged to some accepted convention.........or maybe not! Dennis :^) |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I love this tribute to your father. Welcome to the Pub ! |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Welcome to The Corner Pub. Everyone here is absolutely wonderful and you will enjoy. Terrific first post, look forward to more of your work. Sheila |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a beautiful and touching tribute! Well done and welcome to the Pub!! Denise |
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A very silly boy Junior Member
since 2000-02-23
Posts 16 |
Good job Bill A very touching tribute indeed. And no-one is truly gone as long as they live on in someone's heart. Keep writing! |
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