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Tugging Heartstrings........
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Tugging Heartstrings........ |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
I got the call a year ago, I knew I'd get it soon, And if it would have helped at all, I'd have gone and gotten the moon. But there was nothing I could do, Damned cancer was taking another, You got your wings and left us, To join Jim and Dad and Mother. The memories of those yesterdays, All the laughter that we shared, How you always walked the edge, And did more than most ever dared. I remember the "flying dishrag" Your patented, crazy dive, And how when you lost the "evinrude", You thought Dad would skin you alive. I think of the family picnics, All those good times at the lake, The many nights sitting under the stars, As you told of the journeys you'd take. I miss the laughter you brought me, And I miss those baby blue eyes, I miss all of the little things, That brought smiles instead of sad sighs. And now you're a guardian angel, Watching over all those I hold dear, And I thank you for all of those little tugs, That let me know my brother's still near. In loving memory of Tommy 1/13/42 - 11/7/99 [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 11-03-2000).] |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Oh Bonnie, this broke my heart. I am so so sorry for your loss. You have painted such a lovely picture of your dear brother here and the memories that you so fondly hold in your heart. Nothing can take those away. This is so warm and loving my sweet friend. Love & hugs, Juls |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Bonnie, this loss only becomes bearable when you are able to think of all that you have thought of, knowing that there were those good times between you... he would have loved this...as he does you. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bonnie~ Having felt this loss under different circumstances ... this sister's heart reaches out and hugs yours. 'I miss all of the little things' Me too. Love and great big hugs, honey. ~*Marge*~ < !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 11-03-2000).] |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Bonnie, you have truly brought tears to my eyes, for i miss my younger brother dearly. It's a beautiful tribute. bless you and be well. I'm sure he's smiling. Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ron, Your words will fly to heavens bed Where he will surely hear them read. Beautiful tribute. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Heartfelt Bonnie..HUGS... ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bonnie--Such touching memories of your brother..in this beautiful heart felt poem..Hugs! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Beautiful work Bonnie...and I know he is watching over you, as do you...I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. God bless. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
BSC, you've penned a lovely write and have touched my heart  Smiles2U Thank you for sharing this rhyme Coco |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Juls ~ Thanks so much, your words mean much to me. Karilea ~ It's often those memories that keep me going....Thank you. Oh Marge ~ I know that you know, hugs to you too my friend. Ron ~ I'm sorry for your loss, I'm sure they're up there smiling together, thank you. Seymour ~ I hope so....thank you. Victoria ~ Thanks for the hugs. Martie ~ And wonderful memories they are! Thank you. Elizabeth ~ Thank you for the kind words. CocoBaci ~ Thanks for the smiles.... Thank you all for your kind words, they mean so very much. Bonnie |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Bonnie* You surely tugged at MY heartstrings in this piece...I can see in your poetry how special your brother was to you...I'm sorry for your loss but I also see that you carry him with you no matter where you go...beautiful writing~ |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Oh dear Bonnie, A wonderful, loving tribute to your family. Thank you for sharing some cherished memories & I know you know, you are special to Him and us! Love, Marcy |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Bonnie, this night especially I Know exactly how you are feeling, I share your pain from losing one so dear, and your joy for having known them. My thoughts are with you. ~gentle hugs~ D On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Bonnie, very touching and warmly shared. Only such fond memories can heal a loss such as this. You have my thoughts with you. ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Alan Senior Member
since 2000-09-12
Posts 1499right next door |
Very warm heartfelt poem. My heart goes out to you for your loss. |
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