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A sonnet for you dear Tim.

 

A Sonnet For Tim Ryerson

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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Lamoureux Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 7:58 AM
What a beautiful tribute for Tim. I’m glad I dropped by to read it. Belated congrats for POTD. Hugs Rick.
George   Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Richard...and for your welcomed comments. He was an incredible man. Elaine
Riabi Dziri Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 5:18 AM
Acrostics are one of my favourite form of poetry! Well constructed acrostic and a pleasure to read. Congratulations on POTD! Stay blessed.
Turner Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 12:19 AM
A wonderful tribute, Elaine. I'm a soft touch for a well written sonnet. He will be missed. Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved!
Roper Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 10:24 PM
Wonderful tribute, Elaine, congratulations on POTD... Eve
Andresen Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 2:35 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 :)
George   Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 1:40 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Sunshine. Elaine
Storrier Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:19 PM
beautiful poem Elaine, a lovely tribute and a well deserved POTD :) x
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:25 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Tracy, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 12:09 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
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:29 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Connie, and for your kind comments. He was a very special ma. Sincerely, Elaine
Smith Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Very touching piece for a great man and poet.
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:33 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Tim, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Manassian Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 8:10 AM
What a beautiful tribute to Tim, Elaine. It touched my heart. He would have loved it.
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:37 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Eileen, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Williams Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 7:35 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
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:41 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Maria, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 7:34 AM
Beautifully done Elaine, a fitting touching sonnet. Wonderful potd xomo
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:48 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Maureen, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Warrior Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 7:27 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^
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:52 PM
Thank you for stopping by, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Messina Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 6:22 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
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 1:57 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
Cunningham Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 6:17 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.
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 2:01 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Tom, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Pandit Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 5:40 AM
Back with congrats on POTD, Elaine.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 5:01 AM
A genuine wonderful tribute in a graceful sonnet! Congratulations on POTD! Stay bright.
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 2:05 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Besma, and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine George
Horsman Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 6:26 AM
Wonderful dedication, in a true dedicating form, a Sonnet..
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Thank you so much, Harry.
Devonshire Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 6:32 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...
George   Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 2:10 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.
Devonshire Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 5:01 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.
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Thank you Carolyn. We all loved him so much. Lainie
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April 29, 2018 at 5:19 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.
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Tank you so much, Andrea. He was so loved by all of us. E
Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 12:35 PM
A wonderful tribute!
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:15 PM
Thank you Kim.
Pandit Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 11:44 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.
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Thank you, Vijay.
Onclaud Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 9:54 AM
i am devastated by our tim's passing but consoled by your radiantly tender accolade, elaine... blessings and huggs
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:02 PM
I too am devastated by his passing. We all loved him so much.
Callus Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 8:28 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
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Thank you, Paul. He truly was such a beautiful soul. We were all made better for knowing him.
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