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The Barrington Mountain Fishermen
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The Barrington Mountain Fishermen |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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The Barrington Mountain Fishermen < !signature-->In memory of William Thomas Meehan & Ronald John Meehan The Barrington Mountain fishermen They'd come up here every time they can Every holiday and long weekend How much they loved this mountain land First came here toddler on father's knee Deadly and dangerous saw it all first hand Years gone by still much to see Kept coming back to this mountain land They would come to share the spirit With wives and children of their own The call of the mountain they'd all hear it This land too, now also their home And when they passed from this life on We spoke of memories 'round the campfire ember Of mountain men like Saltbush Bill and Cousin Ron Thier lives and lessons I will always remember God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown [This message has been edited by EagleOne (edited 07-03-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rugged men in a place of beauty and danger...loving just being there...where things are wild and free...An interesting, well done poem, Eagle One...if you knew these men, you were lucky, especially if they took you to this place. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
excellent eagle... perfect tribute... wonderful imagery very well written dedication take care, jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well written. Enjoyable read. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Eagle* A fitting tribute to two fine men, I can see them growing with the land and following in the footsteps of their own fathers. I loved the way this read, it gave the feeling that I too was sitting at that campfire listening to you tell the tale. A wonderful job my friend~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Martie...Yes I knew them well, my Father and my Cousin, both very special people. We spent many , many days surounded by the beauty of that place. I appreciate you taking the time to read and for your comments. Janet Marie....A humble poet thanks you Mike.....I'm glad you enjoyed. Butterfly....As always I appreciate your comments, biased as they may be.  It is just an amazing feeling siting around the campfire up at the Tops, you would be a most welcome addition my friend.So! Who saw the typo and was being to polite to mention it?.....lol. I thank you all for your responses, this is a special piece for me. Your comments are truely appreciated. < !signature--> God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown [This message has been edited by EagleOne (edited 07-03-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was a wonderful verse EagleOne ... you are fortunate to have been able to have known these men and been a part of the land and memories they shared. Beautiful tribute! Best wishes, /Kit |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Once again Kit I thank you. I am glad you enjoyed. I agree, I was indeed so very fortunate to have been a part of their lives. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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