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That Monday Night

What I wouldn't want to relive Is a night many years ago When a brother could run so fast But soon his life would slow On the turning of that corner Out of sight he became What happened seconds later Two brothers future never the same As I ran to catch him up Horror befell my eyes There, gone, taken by a van To my knees I sank and cried Momentarily I heard his screams Then a silence echoed all around Who would want to relive The impact of deathly sound

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/19/2014 2:31:00 PM

A sad and tragic loss to have witnessed. Makes my heart sad. love phyl

James Fraser
Date: 5/19/2014 3:24:00 PM

To witness such, and to never relive, apart from in my words. Thanks kindly Phyllis, James xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/11/2014 3:17:00 PM

Tragic ..sad and touching the core

Skat A

Date: 2/10/2014 4:25:00 PM

Nice win James, .. I WOULDN'T want to relive this either. Loving it ~SKAT~

Jayne Eggins

Date: 2/10/2014 10:05:00 AM

James its been a very long time I don't know if you even remember me I think this is some great poetry my friend just thought to visit before bed take care love Jayne x btw you still got it lol

James Fraser
Date: 5/19/2014 3:27:00 PM

Hi Jayne, I sure do, remember you. Thank you as always for your kind words. I must catch up on your poetry this coming days. Until then, James :)

Agnes Bugeja

Date: 2/4/2014 2:22:00 AM

Very touching....Great read...thank you for sharing

Funom Makama

Date: 1/24/2014 3:32:00 PM

What a great poem. Its nice reading your piece once again. Keep on writing please.

Chris G. Vaillancourt

Date: 1/19/2014 5:02:00 PM

Great diction and flow help to make this a wonderful poem

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/12/2014 3:44:00 PM

Great emotive winning work..I remember your mentioning this great loss in your life..Congrats on your win..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/9/2014 9:41:00 PM

Congratulation for a fine win in the contest. enjoyed the poem, james

Vincent Flannery

Date: 1/5/2014 11:26:00 AM

Very sad, sobering and touching poem James. Best of 2014 to you!

James Peranteau

Date: 1/4/2014 3:51:00 PM

Hello my poetic friend; and a Grand Happy New year to you and yours ! Make no mistake dear poet, the rush, greeting you on this memory in your poetic thoughts of your lost love one ripples the spec which tears descend from this soul who misses you and trembles at the thought of your loss. Miss ya ! Much love, james.......P.S. Noresman

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/3/2014 6:22:00 PM

well it was nice to hear from you on the blogs even if you only blew in to say Happy New year! :) Light & Love

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/24/2013 5:27:00 AM

James, --loving this one..... MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/23/2013 10:34:00 PM

WOW, that is horrible and the poem is one of the best I have seen on this topic. I really liked how you wrote about it and sorry for that awful thing in your life.