Belden Raiser Poet Free verse

Brother

Brother

Riparian observers watch waters pass
left behind, huddled in loss
our tears added to the flow
memories blazoned in our mind
with each tenuous gasp
we pound the bare earth
love and loss mingle with shock
remember
how could I forget
he’s my brother

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Mark Toney August 22, 2020 at 10:54 AM The aftermath of a devasting flood is heartbreaking, especially when it includes the loss of a loved one. If this is your poetic description of such, then it was nicely done. If this is also what you've experienced, Belden, we are sorry for your loss. ~Mark Belden Raiser August 22, 2020 at 12:35 PM I wrote this for a friend that lost a brother. Thank you for the compliment.

Gershon Wolf July 22, 2020 at 2:49 PM Nicely done, Belden. 'Brother' works on a couple different levels for me... and thanks for the introduction to the word, 'riparian!'... Welcome to Poetry Soup, and write on! Best wishes, Gershon Belden Raiser July 22, 2020 at 5:25 PM Thank you Gershon.