Angel Neighbor

ANGEL NEIGHBOR

When I think of goodness and unusual presence
I recall just one name – Mr. Germaine
Our next door neighbor, just a common man
Just a man, but one fulfilling some celestial plan
In those childhood years we never knew him to anger
But always with a smile, and time to talk a while
He had a little dog. Its name was Jelly Bean
Just a pup, but the most angelic pup we’d ever seen
When I think of innocence, absence of ‘mean’
I always think of seeking, petting Jelly Bean
There are some men who sing praise, profess their faith, their love
Call on the Lord, fold hands, point blue skies above
But then, every now and then, there are these angel men,
Just their loving selves, both early and late
A mystery to all how they radiate
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 5/9/2012 1:04:00 PM
I am trying to catch up some on my thank you's to all the wonderful poets who have left kind comments on my writings. I thank you so much for your words of kindness Daver. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and hope you are having a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/3/2012 7:47:00 AM
Nice Dave. May there be a Mr. Germaine for everyone. love, Kathy
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Date: 5/1/2012 4:27:00 PM
Echoes of beauty and soul here Daver..
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Date: 4/30/2012 8:11:00 PM
what a cute tribute to your angelic neighbor, Daver. Did he ever see this? (I guess he must be dead if from your childhood) Sad to think of that. so many elders of my past are gone now.
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Date: 4/29/2012 3:44:00 PM
Hello, Daver... long time no see. is this poem about me...lol... but, i'm not a man.... my neighbors are nothing like your poem..... Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem, always~ PD
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Date: 4/29/2012 8:25:00 AM
Just goes to show the inner man gives more that the posessions of a man. This has a peek into a child's memories to see how they look at what is important to them. Enjoyed this sweet poem Dave. Luv, Lizzie
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Date: 4/29/2012 3:42:00 AM
A beautiful write dear poet ! And a beautiful you for taking note of the soul who we all can admire ! Have a fantastic weekend my friend! Muuuch love, james
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Date: 4/28/2012 3:13:00 PM
You are lucky to have such a wonderful neighbor, Daver. But for "Jelly Bean," this poem could have been written about my father. (So I have a few tears now.) Truly there are some special people doing angelic work during their lives on Earth. My dad was never angry, always helped others and was never mean. Get this- he grew up with no religious training and turned out this well. He converted to marry my mom. This is an extaordinary poem for my favorites. Love you, Carolyn
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Date: 4/27/2012 3:02:00 PM
beautiful tribute to a special man and his dog, daver
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Date: 4/27/2012 2:21:00 PM
nice piece dear
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Date: 4/27/2012 1:01:00 PM
Mr. Germaine must be one of the 'Angels without wings' that you I am inspired to write such beautiful poetic things!!!.
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Date: 4/27/2012 10:55:00 AM
Smile ˜ I believe that deep inside, wherein purity does so reside, we all still cling to loves beautiful hope * Deep inside, dear beautiful Daver ˜ Love always, John!:) ˜
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Date: 4/27/2012 9:49:00 AM
Not all angels have wings, Daver, but you know of one who has flown into you mind and heart!:Cute name for his pup, "Jelly Bean".:) We had snow bits this morning...the wind was shaking left over dandruff off the clouds?:( I enjoyed this piece Daver, I think angels must call out to their kind, happened with Mr.Germaine, for sure!! Best wishes, Love, Mikki
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Date: 4/27/2012 10:51:00 AM
Smile ˜ "My Sweeet Baby" *
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