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A sonnet for you dear Tim.

With just my thoughts beneath a starry night I find each thought becomes a thought of you For in the darkness there is always light And tomorrow the sky will turn to blue And you have moved so far beyond, my friend This place where only mortals dare to tread This long and winding road there at the end You paved with every joy and sorrow shed Together with your wife and son again I knew the pain you carried in your heart On every page there burning like a flame With poetry you made it through the dark Still here on earth I see you where you are Tim Ryerson, by far the brightest star In loving memory Author: Elaine Cecelia George

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/29/2018 7:58:00 AM

What a beautiful tribute for Tim. I’m glad I dropped by to read it. Belated congrats for POTD. Hugs Rick.

Elaine George
Date: 5/29/2018 8:43:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Richard...and for your welcomed comments. He was an incredible man. Elaine

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/2/2018 5:18:00 AM

Acrostics are one of my favourite form of poetry! Well constructed acrostic and a pleasure to read. Congratulations on POTD! Stay blessed.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/2/2018 12:19:00 AM

A wonderful tribute, Elaine. I'm a soft touch for a well written sonnet. He will be missed. Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/1/2018 10:24:00 PM

Wonderful tribute, Elaine, congratulations on POTD... Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/1/2018 2:35:00 PM

- I remember Tim Ryerson, a wonderful poet - R.I.P. - A beautiful poem - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d., Elaine - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Elaine George
Date: 5/14/2018 1:40:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Sunshine. Elaine

Tracy Storrier

Date: 5/1/2018 1:19:00 PM

beautiful poem Elaine, a lovely tribute and a well deserved POTD :) x

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:25:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Tracy, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/1/2018 12:09:00 PM

Tim was such a beautiful soul Elaine. Your tribute for him is lovely and I am sure he would love it. He will be sorely missed by so many who knew him. He has left us a wonderful legacy in his poetry. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor! Thank you for this lovely gift. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:29:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Connie, and for your kind comments. He was a very special ma. Sincerely, Elaine

Tim Smith

Date: 5/1/2018 10:20:00 AM

Very touching piece for a great man and poet.

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:33:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Tim, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/1/2018 8:10:00 AM

What a beautiful tribute to Tim, Elaine. It touched my heart. He would have loved it.

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:37:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Eileen, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Maria Williams

Date: 5/1/2018 7:35:00 AM

A loving compassionate write Elaine, I don't know who Tim is but I'm sure he'll love your Sonnet for him. Congratulations on POTD.....Maria xxx

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:41:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Maria, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 5/1/2018 7:34:00 AM

Beautifully done Elaine, a fitting touching sonnet. Wonderful potd xomo

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Maureen, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/1/2018 7:27:00 AM

A beautiful fitting Sonnet to a dear friend, Elaine...congrats on POTD...your friend I'm sure is proud...stay in the light...^WW^

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:52:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Charles Messina

Date: 5/1/2018 6:22:00 AM

Hi Elaine, I don't who Tim was as I am pretty much new to this group. But I am sure he is smiling up in heaven. Wonderful tribute to your lost friend. So sorry...Congrats on the POTD...Hugs // Charlie

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 1:57:00 PM

Welcome to the soup, Charlie and thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. Tim was a poet here at the soup...a truly wonderful man and talented poet. We will miss him. Sincerely, Elaine George

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/1/2018 6:17:00 AM

This is a beautiful tribute to someone who is no longer with us.But I believe that they live on in your hearts. A well deserved POTD. Tom.

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 2:01:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Tom, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/1/2018 5:40:00 AM

Back with congrats on POTD, Elaine.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/1/2018 5:01:00 AM

A genuine wonderful tribute in a graceful sonnet! Congratulations on POTD! Stay bright.

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 2:05:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Besma, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine George

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/30/2018 6:26:00 AM

Wonderful dedication, in a true dedicating form, a Sonnet..

Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Harry.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/29/2018 6:32:00 PM

Tears streaming now, Lainie. I just read Eileen's poem and only then learned of Tim's death. He was a fine poet and a great friend. Missing him...

Elaine George
Date: 5/1/2018 2:10:00 PM

Yeh! I know what you mean, Carolyn. I have lost so many loved ones in the last couple of years. It seems my heart is always aching.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/30/2018 5:01:00 PM

Was thinking about your poem last night as I tried to sleep. It's awful when we reach an age whee so many of our friends are dying. Makes you wonder who will be next.

Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. We all loved him so much. Lainie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/29/2018 5:19:00 PM

So wonderful for you to do this,Elaine. If I but had the time!! I can't even see blogs any more. I feel I'm in a whirl all the time. I wonder if anyone else has done a poem on him.Let me know if you see any others. A fave for this because I really admired him so much.

Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:01:00 PM

Tank you so much, Andrea. He was so loved by all of us. E

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/29/2018 12:35:00 PM

A wonderful tribute!

Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:15:00 PM

Thank you Kim.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/29/2018 11:44:00 AM

A wonderful tribute you wrote Elaine...I am sure he hears you. Such delight to read about friends who touch each other's life.

Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:01:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/29/2018 9:54:00 AM

i am devastated by our tim's passing but consoled by your radiantly tender accolade, elaine... blessings and huggs

Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:02:00 PM

I too am devastated by his passing. We all loved him so much.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/29/2018 8:28:00 AM

A beautiful and touching sonnet...a most fitting tribute to our departed friend, Elaine. Somehow I imagine him smiling, having a lovely reunion with family who preceded him. This definitely merits to be faved. ~ Regards // paul

Elaine George
Date: 4/30/2018 12:04:00 PM

Thank you, Paul. He truly was such a beautiful soul. We were all made better for knowing him.