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A portrait of a true friend
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A portrait of a true friend |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland 
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Often it is hardest to put to words our feelings for the people we care the most about, because words are never enough, they offer only glimpses or maybe it is just me, anyway I find it hard to write about those who are closest to me. I have for a while wanted to write a poem for my dear friend and soul mate Alan, maybe this is not a great poem and if so I am sure he will see that I am suitably embarrassed for writing this. Anyway, this is dedicated to my close friend and soul mate Al. ============================= For Alan He is the sun, the brightest star, glimmering dancer coated in fashion and glitter. He is the centre point the society one, master of ceremonies, energetically spun. He is my polar mirror, where I kept my silences his voice prevailed, strong willed some may say over bearing. Always prominent in control, but beneath that sneer and sarcastic tongue lies a sensitive soul, an artiste of life and love, passionate in cause and breaker of many hearts, yet to me he is the bold dawn to my reposed dusk. He is silent one, never outspoken, more complex than many would guess, a manner quite head strong but always giving and nurturing, in our differences we never clash only meld, he is a precious one, a true friend. "I have penned epitaphs on snow, and written my legacy in dust." self quote. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
It is always hard to write for those whom we care so much about especially when it has to be one of those "PERFECT" pennings. I believe you have done that and I am sure Alan will appreciate it immensely. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
he is the bold dawn to my reposed dusk. You poem is a wonderful tribute...showing your heart and his...I know he will love it. |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
very very cool Bri  written for all the right reasons. my sister is the poet I am but a shadow. by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Magnificent poetry... How often I've wished that I could write as well as you... regards, sudhir |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
this is such a beautiful tribute to Al,Brian. you are both very lucky to have friendship in one another. ~Dawn "Steady as it comes, right down to you, I've said it all, so maybe we're a Bliss of another kind" Bliss-Tori Amos |
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Ann Member
since 2000-07-07
Posts 64Australia |
This is a beautiful poem and he is so lucky to have someone love him enough to write this tribute...i wish you all the best and may you always be happy!  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Brian~ this is fantastic..... I'm sure your friend will love it and it will make him feel really good! -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Brian...your love for your friend shows in every word...what a lucky guy he is to have a friend like you...simply beautiful |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Well done, Brian. A tribute any friend would be proud to read. Trev. |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
Brian this was a lovely poem you wrote for your friend. And it is hard to express to our friends what they mean to us sometimes. You did a good job expressing it here. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Mark, thanks for your wonderful reply, I know that Al is going to totally dissect this poem..gulp can't wait. Martie, thank you. shadow of poetry, thanks Sudhir, take that back, because you are a damn fine poem and one I look up to, in fact I often echo those words when savouring your poems. THank you my friend, you have stunned with your extremely generous response. Dawn, thank you, yes it helps to have such a close friend. Ann, if I did not write this soon I would be one friend down LOL the joys of being a poet, everyone wants a poem written about them. THanks for your wonderful reply. SEA,thank you. Paula, thanks for your kind words. Trew,thanks. kitkat, yes it can be hard especially when the friend is very close. Thank you. "I have penned epitaphs on snow, and written my legacy in dust." self quote. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Brian, I am sure that your friend, Alan, is all that you say, and what a lovely person he must be. But what strikes me most about this poem, Brian, are the things that you find important and precious about him, and the poignant detail with which you have brought the soul of this friend and your relationship to life through your exquisite and gifted writing. Beautiful... ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Your love and admiration is poignantly apparent here...written with a pen of sincerity--I loved it. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Any man would be honored to have such a tribute written for him....well done, Brian. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Brian* Your heart is beautiful my friend and I think you have written a perfect tribute to your friend I'm certain it will be an honor for him to receive this...said from the heart and woven with the thread of friendship...a work of fine art~ |
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