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Brother Robert
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Brother Robert |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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I've cursed the heavy load I bear a wild ride gone bad. Inside somewhere I judged unfair the feelings I unclad. My five dear brothers cast like one no less at shunning me self righteously have wished me done expressions made in heat. Inclement tales of me they tell ungodly prophecies they preach From their surplus thinking swells uncaring prodigies they speak. Beyond existence nature's ride ends suddenly in sleep, with the naked stoic kind lost in a world so brief Through the vine I hear toll bells dear Lord I feel this grief. From my chambered drunken hell I feel their blood call me. The grace of grief and father time calls distant from the seeds. The oldest says that Robert dies and he's requesting me. My heart cries out sick afraid "Robert please don't die! I'll be home within the day before the daylight flies. The distant way was like a dream like the wind I did drive. Along the route the evergreens seemed waving on my flight. My heart and soul deeply stirred my eyes filled up with gems. All the distance we'd incurred I prayed he would forgive. In the setting sun I felt a stir a calm and cooling breeze On the porch by the banister sat Robert ill at ease. His eyes so full of helpless pain he forced a smile to face. Outstretched arms he held my way we smothered in embrace. "Oh Daniel how you ease this pain take hold your brother's love and to God I pray your gain for the waste we've overcome." In my arms he was released my tears poured like spring rain and as I crushed him to my breast his soul ran through my veins. Filled with selfish hate we missed self serving at great cost the preciousness of our gifts all buried with his loss. These days, Robert passed along I keep gazing at the stars We're seen as brothers six less one but I know five plus one we are. ............................................. ............................................ Note" This is a repost [This message has been edited by ethome (edited 03-05-2001).] |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Thank you for saying that this is a repost, I thought I had read it before... and now, I shall go call my brother Robert... |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Made me remember how when I was a kid I always wanted a brother. This was really touching. Made me wish all over again. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
In my arms he was released my tears poured like spring rain and as I crushed him to my breast his soul ran through my veins. Filled with selfish hate we missed self serving at great cost the preciousness of our gifts all buried with his loss. These days, Robert passed along I keep gazing at the stars We're seen as brothers six less one but I know five plus one we are. ==================== yes... I do so fondly recall this write of heart and soul ... and it tis a welcome gift to get to enjoy it again... cadence kissed wisdom E-babes a very soulful write. so cool ...you are  It's amazing how you make your face just like a wall how you take your heart and turn it off how I turn my head and lose it all MB20 |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Lady in White...This was one of my first post a little less than a year ago. Thank you JLR for taking the time to read this.... I wrote this about another family that I was very close to for a long time...as a result I shared in their loss. Thanks dear Janet I really appreciate your wonderful uplifting words...makes me soooo happy to hear from ya!! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ah ethome..I don't recall this one...I'm so glad you reposted it..touches me at a time when I needed the words to heart...thank you. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Karilea you're just making me as happy as a kid in a candy store. Martie I'm so happy if this in any way consoles you ....take care and thank you so much....ethome The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
This is wonderful...its sad that death had to be what brought them back together...but at least they found what was important before it was too late...this is great Eric...and if you dont mind I have a sister I'd like to share it with |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
PT dear heart, this is utterly truly outstandingly well written. Since it was one of your first all I can say is thank you for posting it again because I hadn't seen it and that would have been my loss. This reminds me that no matter where I go or what I do my sisters natural and of my heart always seem to forgive me. Thank you for this one PT it is fabulous. Take care love as always Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I enjoyed this E, coming from a family of 5 children, it makes one think...and do you know what, as time goes on and we age, our memories don't but we all mellow... and what once may have been a wall between siblings, comes down so easily... ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks so much Paula and you go ahead and show it to whomever you wish to show it to........take care ethome Thanks Mushy you're always so sweet with your kind words...and it's true those sisters will always be there for you when it comes right down to the crunch...at least in 99% of all cases. Thanks Wynter! That's a big family. You're so right, as we age we tend to mellow and those walls do come tumbling down and the reunion is often very very special! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm so glad you reposted this piece--I missed it the first time around. Gracefully written my friend--a very poignant reminder to hold our loved ones near while we can. Thank you. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I'm glad I had a chance to read this, it was quite sincere and touching. Kathleen Blake "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How beautiful this story you've told with graceful rhyme and rhythm... too many wait too long! *S* |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
ethome - I have no words to express my feelings about this writing. I lost my brother, and know how you must feel. Thanks for sharing this. BC |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I just came back to read these loving thoughts again... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ETHome~ 'I feel their blood call me.' You know I feel this one~ Thank you for sharing. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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