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bslicker
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0 posted 2001-01-25 07:07 PM


Memory to my Brother

Born of my Mother
Michael, My little Brother.

Always together, harldly ever apart,
I will never let you leave my heart.

I miss your smile, your music, and your art,
At that time, your life was beginning to start.

I think of you the most on January twenty fifth,
My memories of us growing up, never to be, a myth.

Many years have past and have gone by,
If you were still here 43,oh my.

Then God had taken you at an early age,
He knows whats best,  released you from the cage.

Knowing today your in a better place,
Don't worry little brother, I remember your face.

Rest peacefully, dear brother, don't worry about me,
I know your flying with the angels, and you are free.


Happy Birthday
Miss you,Bernie

Micheal Slicker Jan 25, 1958 - April 1977
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Kethry
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1 posted 2001-01-25 07:41 PM


bslicker,
what a loving tribute to your brother. the pain diminishes but the memories live on.
write on
Kethry


Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.



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2 posted 2001-01-25 08:10 PM


B, This is so sweet, Michael would be proud. I know how sad you are today, but he sees you & smiles.  helen
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3 posted 2001-01-25 10:12 PM


This is a wonderful tribute to your brother.  
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4 posted 2001-01-25 10:14 PM


This is a very touching tribute to your brother. I'm sure he's smiling down on you right now!

Denise

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5 posted 2001-01-25 10:22 PM


It is great that you can remember the nice things even though he had to leave you in this world. You will see him again and won't that be a wonderful day!!!
          Hugs, ME

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6 posted 2001-01-25 11:14 PM


How very sad...but I am sure that he has not forgotten you and he knows you have not forgotten him. I am sorry for your loss.
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7 posted 2001-01-26 01:37 AM


Bernie.., you write your love for your brother in evrey line...what a friendship you two shared...what a lovely way of sharing him with us...thank you
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8 posted 2001-01-26 12:03 PM


Kethry,
thank you, when the memories are there, one never leaves.

1slick_lady,
ty, I am proud of him too.

Poet deVine
ty,for having you reply made me smile too.

dsnyder,
ty, and i do believe that his smile is big enough for all of us.

Mother Earth,
Thanks for the hug,,, i needed one, and when that day arrivies, i am sure it will be a joyous one.

Elizabeth,
ty,
Yes, the loss of a loved one is sad,
But hold on the the memories you once had.
That that means one never has to die,
But in someones heart be forever LIVE.

Paula Finn,
Special ty to your reply, u picked out that we were more than brothers, but friends also. We were very close to each other, shared the same room, bunkbeds, and shared everything we had and did....    Yes we were more than brothers, we were also friends.
Glad i could share.


Once again to all of you,

Thank You
Bernie



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9 posted 2001-01-26 08:57 PM


Bernie,

i am sorry to hear of your loss and just want to say that your brother will be so glad to hear that his friend is still missing him and remembering him after so many years...your devotion is heart-warming...

HUGS and belated welcome to passions

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10 posted 2001-01-26 09:05 PM


BSliker, this is a beautiful poem that touches my heart and your writing mirrors his loving spirit which resides in your heart...

Thank you for this read...

bslicker
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11 posted 2001-01-27 06:00 PM


Kaile,
Thank you for the hugs and welcome and your reply.

CocoBaci,
Your Welcome,,,,, the spirits of angels will always look upon us.

       
Thanks for reading and the replies.
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[This message has been edited by bslicker (edited 01-27-2001).]

Jennis#1
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12 posted 2003-07-12 04:55 PM


Wow. That is so sad. *crys*
keep on posting.

shades of paul
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13 posted 2005-12-16 11:36 AM


VERY TOUCHING POEM ABOUT MIKE..WISH WE COULD HAVE GROWN OLDER WITH HIM IN OUR LIFE.PAUL

shades of paul,peace,love,and happiness

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