Bloodline

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^{This is dedicated to my Grandfather Gustavo and his brother, both were Masons and their bloodline is Basque. They are buried next to one another at the Pierce Brothers Masonic Cemetery, N.Hollywood. Curly (the last stooge) is buried there as well, in this cemetery}—poet

images of cemetaries all over the world

MONOKLITTERATION

brotherhood buried both beloved, bestowed us bred ~ a Basque bloodline

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Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/30/2025 4:45:00 AM

Short and powerful—really hits with that deep sense of family and heritage. The alliteration gives it a strong rhythm, too. Feels like a tribute that carries a lot of meaning in just a few words.

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/30/2025 8:51:00 AM

Good to see you here, Rowena. This is a fun form, y e s Visiting Cemeteries was a thing at a time! Hollywood Forever Cemetery shows movies outside at dusk, even. You can visit Marilyn Monroe on Wilshire at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. I recall playing with my Grandfather's ribbons and symbols of Freemasonry, gadgets I didn't understand at the time. TyVm!

Robert Gorelick

Date: 6/8/2025 11:22:00 AM

A noble historic legacy much misunderstood, they are taught to be humble and redescent, and so people think they are hiding something when they are not. RE: Basque, their culture and history still carries a mysterious aura, a rare DNA. I enjoyed the monoku, my best Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/30/2025 8:38:00 AM

I'm wondering what the secrets of the Basque peoples are, it's intriguing My younger sister made the discovery of a Basque heritage, Mexican, Spanish, erm 4% is unknown! Sasquatch, LOL. TyVm!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/31/2025 11:02:00 AM

What a wonderful "Bloodline" write with great pictures. Thanks for the extra information. "Good Luck" We both did this contest. Have a lovely day writing away................

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/31/2025 11:07:00 AM

Paula, I give thanks for your wonderful review on thoughts of my grandfather. I'll be there to a take look~ okay, you as well!

Charles Messina

Date: 5/31/2025 10:16:00 AM

Great monoku, Anaya! Also with alliteration...super!!! Hope all is well...Hugs Charlie

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/31/2025 10:26:00 AM

Thanks Charlie, its what the contest called for all b's in this case. I explained my poem above, anything helps. All is well and hopeful that you are too. Xhugs to you!