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Remembering Winged Warrior

Four and a half years ago we lost a fine poet, 
a knightly gentleman, and a friend to many of us.  
I'm reposting my tribute to him today.  

Warrior is an adjective used for a hero or a knight
I knew one, briefly, whose wings have taken flight
Not just a fine poet was John, but also very kind
Generous and caring, is how he would be defined
Endearing was his 'love and light' message to all
Departed now, but his memory I will always recall

With words of tribute, I honor his humorous wit
Always a positive attitude, he was a candle ~ lit
Rest peacefully, ^WW^ ~ You're missed, my friend
Reflecting Ripples is a poem John sadly penned
In it he wrote about "shadows" and "silent sorrows"
Oh, If from fate, I could be the one who borrows
Respite from death, you'd have more tomorrows

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John Hamilton Date: 8/18/2025 6:48:00 PM It's a wonderful tribute to a fine poet and man. I still get a lump in my throat thinking about him, gone at 61 too young. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/19/2025 6:32:00 AM He was a very special man. Thank you, JD.

Susan Ashley Date: 7/12/2025 11:10:00 AM Dear Lin, I adore your tribute to my wonderful poet friend, my trippy poet bro, one of a trio of friends, me, John and Brenda Chiri. We had so much fun commenting on each others poems and creating stories within stories. I miss John’s warm, witty, creative presence dearly, as I’m sure Bren does too, and so many poets here as well. John was a great poet and a stunning visual artist, we were all fortunate and blessed to know him and call him friend. Thank you again, Lin. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:45:00 AM John will always be remembered as having a kind heart and a wonderful sense of humor. Sweet nicknames for many of us. Thanks, Susan.

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 7/10/2025 3:22:00 PM Dear Lin, I am back and have missed your poems. Vacation was wonderful and I believe you also went on vacation somewhere. Your tribute to John is so moving, so full of warmth and gentle reverence. I could feel your affection and admiration for him in every line a true knightly gentleman, as you so beautifully put it. Oh, how deeply a person can touch our lives, even if only for a brief while. Summer Blessings, My Dear Lin, Daniel Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:44:00 AM No vacation for me, Daniel, though I've been away for nearly a month. John was one of those men who touched many lives.

Hilda Greenhough Date: 7/7/2025 7:02:00 PM Beautiful. I hope his poems continue his legacy. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:43:00 AM As long as they remain, he'll be remembered. Thanks, Hilda.

Duke Beaufort Date: 7/4/2025 8:13:00 AM Lin, a very kind sentiment have you expressed. Your description of John helps keep him alive and celebrates what he did for everyone. A truly wonderful thing you do for him now. He would be pleased!!! Smiles! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:43:00 AM He would smile in death if that were possible, Duke.

Joe Dimino Date: 7/4/2025 5:30:00 AM "https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/portrait_of_love_1143847" -- Truly great poetry! Well deserved tribute. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:42:00 AM He was uniquely considerate. Thank you, Joe.

Tania Kitchin Date: 7/3/2025 3:43:00 AM Lin, a wonderful tribute for ^WW^. It's hard to believe it's been 4 years. PS has lost many wonderful poets over the years. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:41:00 AM Thank you, Tania. John was special.

Deb M Date: 7/1/2025 1:50:00 PM Beautiful tribute Lin....wish l had been around then to know him as he sounds lovely! Debx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:41:00 AM You would've loved him, Deb.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/1/2025 11:49:00 AM Thanks for this wonderful write. Where does the time go??? Cannot believe it has been four and a half years. Yes, he was a wonderful writer and friend. I hope heaven has a writers area for us to all meet at. That will be a huge party. Yes, ^WW^ you are missed. Have a blessed day as we write away.................. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/13/2025 7:41:00 AM John was a kind soul... missed by so many of us.

Jan Allison Date: 7/1/2025 10:08:00 AM aww Lin I can't believe its been so long, ^WW^ was such a special friend to many. hugs jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/1/2025 11:26:00 AM He was a very special gentleman.