Be Frank

Small of stature, big of heart born RIPE, full of meaning, mystery, his twinkling eyes beguile, yet, continually seek… Often looking down, ear cocked to garner as much as possible mindful, this man shining in a majesty of kindness… Gray of hair now, weak of eye, yet, a power to be reckoned with, should his flock need. Shaker of hands with shaking hands, palsy does not impede luminous is the rheum of his elderly eyes. Mischievous, his banter charms, cajoling the recalcitrant. This baby cuddling father, this patron of the universal one. May this life keep him long for the after life has no need, we do… He stretches his wondering heart toward Wordsworth, wandering toward Walden savoring. *Dedicated to my minister Frank an Iridescent Man

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Elizabeth Lepapa

Date: 9/16/2011 8:47:00 AM

Wat an inspiration?

Jeffry Cohan

Date: 9/13/2011 2:29:00 PM

"SAVORING" if anyone could come with a fantabulous ending like that i dare to hear it....AND I GO TO SLEEP WISHING I COULD BE FRANK, HARRY, ORVILLE...ANYONE BUT just me ~free cee!~

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/13/2011 11:43:00 AM

Frank is also a word...meaning open and honest! But yes my ministers name is frank ;)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/13/2011 10:32:00 AM

At first I was not sure if was Frank H you were talking about them I see at the bottom it is dedicated to your minister. A nice tribute. love phyl

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/12/2011 11:31:00 PM

:) At first I thought you were writing about Frank Herrera, Deb. Your minister sounds like a great buy, a true mentor with a well-defined, positive personality. Wishing you success in the Iridescent contest. That's a great contest! I LOVE your new contest theme and you might be a bit stunned by some of your entries. Be prepared... Love, Carolyn

Debbie Guzzi
Date: 9/13/2011 8:50:00 AM

it takes a bit to stun a left wing liberal with anarcist leanings ;)

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/12/2011 4:56:00 PM

A loving man he must be. Our minister is quite young but of the sme cut of man. Thank you Debbie for my win in your contest. Love, Joyce

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2011 2:20:00 PM

Enjoyed learning of this man of God..Reads like a wonderful person..Good luck in Frank's contest..Reads like a winner to me...Your selection of my work to take a place of honor in your contest was very uplifting to my spirit..I have shared my poem that was in the contest on FaceBook..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/11/2011 5:45:00 PM

wow, since it's for Franks' contest, first I thought maybe this was Frank, but right away I saw small of stature and knew it was not him. haha. This is EXCELLENT, Debs. a sure spot on top ten!