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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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To a Lost Brother I packed up all your things today, That I had carefully stowed away. There wasn't very much to show For one man's life and I don't know If you are still alive or not! It's been so long since I have sought To find a trace of you somewhere. You didn't keep in touch or share The changes in your life, once we Had both reached our maturity. The war, which changed so many souls, Gave each of us such different goals And meetings became far and few, Till I no longer heard from you. Now, today, from out your past, A daughter who has tracked at last, This family tie to me and mine, Has questions that I can't define! There are no answers I can find. Just give her what's been left behind. Some letters, cards, mementoes too. Old photographs of me and you, When we were growing boys and teens. My mind is filled with family scenes. My heart is filled with such regrets! Sometimes in life, The Master lets Us glimpse vignettes that might have been. This daughter you have never seen Since she was just a little lass, Now has two sons.The seasons pass! This blank page in her history, Has fueled her search and so I see, It's time to pass these relics on. I hope wherever you have gone, You sometimes think of dad and mother And of me, your lonely brother! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (01-20-2003 02:47 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Since I know you're not a brother, I am safely assuming that this is not about a family situation of your own, but I know brothers do get lost. Very well done, Betty. Nice reading. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: No I am not a brother and I never had one, much to my chagrin! This is however based on a true story! Sad to say. Thanks for reading and nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This one made me somewhat teary-eyed. Lovely read. Thank you. Happiness comes from kindness. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Beautifully written, Betty..and oh so very sad...hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
SPIRIT: Thanks for reading and commenting. It's a sad story and it made me feel emotional to write it, but I wanted to do it for the man involved. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
ellie: Thanks! Really nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Betty, This poem is very wonderfully written. Made me think of people I have known in my life. Thanks for writing this and sharing it. Dawn |
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Wesley the Blue Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 426Forest Lake, MN, USA |
This is a wonderful work. It flows very well. I hope you someday find your brother so he can once again be part of your family. |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
so many sad stories in the world. Thanks for sharing this one with us in your incomperable style.....  the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dawn: Thank you so much for your nice comments. I appreciate them. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Wesley: Thanks for commenting so nicely on this. It is not about me, but someone I know. appreciate your words of concern. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Thank you and though it is a sad story, there are so many that are sadder and more hopeless. Good to see your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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