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For A Friend
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For A Friend |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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FOR A FRIEND The wind sings soft of yesterdays, A mountain of memories come and gone. The path from out wild teenaged ways, An image in mind ever drawn. Sometimes staring Death in the face, Many a year we rode the rails. Delivered, if but by God's grace, Fate has caught us, thus Time prevails. We've both seen marriage come and go, Both worked our fingers to the bone. Shared many dreams, albeit though, Yours outspoken, while mine alone. From reckless youth to fatherhood, Change, so aptly, has played her part. But there again, with you I've stood, Through joy, through pain, ‘er true in heart. Many places the wind takes me, So many faces lost along Life's climb. Tomorrow holds but one certainty, True friendship ne'er succumbs to Time. We felt it from the very start, A bond stronger than any other. Always in mind, always in heart, More than a friend, you are my brother. Michael Anderson [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 04-15-2000).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
yuh this is great i liked it bein bout a brother and not a star crossed lover yuh All Day I Dream About Stanzas!! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Micheal, Excellent as always....the strongest bond is between family Jeffrey |
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NamelessOne Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 197Biloxi MS |
you never cease to amaze me with the depth of emotion and clarity in your writing...it was perfect. |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Another excellent one Michael, sometimes I doubt that you ever write bad stuff  |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
-michael... this was simply beautiful. i am so glad that you and your brother share such a strong bond. it sounds like the type i share w/ my sisters. take care! amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Michael, Nice tribute to your brother. You are lucky to share such a close bond. Great poem!! Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Michael right from the heart! How precious and wonderful! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A wonderful poem Michael....It's great that you think so highly of your friend... in times of trouble, they can be the glue that holds us together..  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
you do him proud! Kathleen |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
A beautiful tribute, my friend. *Krista Knutson* As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins. ~*Albert Schweitzer*~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It's something rare to cherish when one feels that bond. This is beautiful, Michael! Denise |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
This is good Michael. Was this what you may have mentioned. I sent a few ideas hope you can use, I've never been able to keep the tears from my eyes to write these kinds of things. Maybe it's just to soon. All my best and God bless. Dale [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 04-16-2000).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Has anyone ever told you that you make a damn good friend? Yes I have! Mike, you're a miracle among wonders, a prince among men... a true and trusting, loyal friend. Anyone who gains that from you is surely blessed, (or maybe cursed, because then they have to listen to you whining all the time about how they always get the good looking women...but I digress...) Love ya bro! Oh yeah, and great poem! ROFL  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Michael~ No sweeter words have I heard or felt tonight, touched by this greatly and I loved every word of it. You and your brother have a really special bond and thats great. Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all for the replies. Actaully - this was not for my "real" brother - just a friend who I have loved like a brother. PdV, Indeed, that's where true friendship is weighed - when you see who's standing by you in times of trouble. Denise, Rare, indeed. I do cherish it. Dale, thank you. I will be in touch with you email. Christopher, Christopher, Christopher... **shaking head** What would I ever do with you. You indeed are my truest friend... even if I can't take you anywhere because all the women think you're underage. Thank you.Michael |
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