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

Date: 8/22/2020 10:54:00 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
Date: 8/22/2020 12:35:00 PM

I wrote this for a friend that lost a brother. Thank you for the compliment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/22/2020 2:49:00 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
Date: 7/22/2020 5:25:00 PM

Thank you Gershon.