Maurice Yvonne Poet Rispetto

Brother-Sonnetina Rispetto

Brother, you who holds the candle
 Like an easy task to handle                   
Never look for any credit
 So you are an unsung hero
Stoic you show no pain, zero.
As the eldest you just do it.
Brother, you who holds the candle
Like an easy task to handle.

You always hold your head up high
Sacrifice without sound or sigh
Never look for any credit            
As the eldest you just do it.
Brother, you who holds the candle           
Like an easy task to handle.



24~10~2014
Sponsor: Dr.Ram Mehta
Contest Name: Sonnetina Rispetto

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Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2015 at 2:12 PM I am back at another oldie of yours that I already saw. I will just keep revisiting the oldies one a day when you do not show a new post. you did so well with this poetry form, And thanks for the sweet comment to my newest poem!

Joseph May November 9, 2014 at 5:31 PM Don't know how I missed this one...congrats on your win...very nice tribute

Carrie Richards November 7, 2014 at 5:40 PM Such a generous, and loving poem ! Your brother must be so honored to have you feel this way! Lovely verses ~

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2014 at 10:10 PM way to go with your win. This one, I think, describes YOU.

Connie Marcum Wong November 6, 2014 at 11:49 AM A beautiful winning poem and tribute for your brother. Recognizing the strength and quiet courage it takes for the eldest to hold everything together says something great about you Maurice! I was moved by your poem. My eldest brother was a blessing to our family. I am so happy to see this poem take top honors. Congratulations!

Sandra Haight November 6, 2014 at 11:38 AM Maurice, congratulations on your top spot for your outstanding poem about your bother. Well done! Sandra

Barbara Gorelick November 6, 2014 at 10:28 AM what a stunning piece. Great homage to your brother.. hope he can see a candle burning just for him. Congrats. BG

Brenda Meier-Hans November 6, 2014 at 8:15 AM Wow and wow again. Congratulations on your fantastic win Maurice. XOXO

Kayod5 Kayode November 6, 2014 at 6:45 AM I trust you Maurice,you always climb poetic tree and pluck the sweetest fruit,congrats on your win.

Dr.Ram Mehta November 6, 2014 at 4:01 AM Maurice, Thanks for the entry and congrats on the win,

Jan Allison November 6, 2014 at 2:28 AM He sounds like an amazing man Maurice - very powerful touching write - many congrats on the top spot my friend - so well deserved:-) hugs jan xx

Isaiah Zerbst November 1, 2014 at 9:53 PM You do amazingly well with the same challenges, sir. I admire the deft use of this form. Let me tell you that I sincerely appreciate those who leave me heartfelt comments. Ones like yours that mean a lot are a treasure.

James Fraser October 30, 2014 at 5:56 PM I lost my Brother when he was nine, I seven. For those few years, he was my candle. Wonderful honourable write to your Brother, Maurice, James :)

Liam Mcdaid October 26, 2014 at 9:33 AM powerful piece of writing maurice i have 5 brothers myself smiling i am the oldest

Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2014 at 8:26 AM I like this discription of your brother. He sounds like a stand up guy. I also sense your warmth towards him.

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2014 at 3:28 PM Maurice, I like how you did a true "rispetto" that honors someone. That is what this form should be used for. If your brother is the one holding the candle and doing so much, OMG, he must be a saint , because I already think YOU are the stoic one in your family!!

Verlena S. Walker October 25, 2014 at 12:51 PM Well done Maurice and enjoyed... Superlatively written... Verlena

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty October 25, 2014 at 9:34 AM Stoicism. Upanishadic. Thank you Maurice. ---rajat

Sara Kendrick October 25, 2014 at 6:44 AM Way to go for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..I looked at this one but needed to think on it for a spell..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Brenda Meier-Hans October 24, 2014 at 9:15 PM Explain please. What does Our Father who holds the candle mean? Sorry I am so helpless. Brenda Meier-Hans October 25, 2014 at 9:25 AM Your reply just killed me. I almost fell out of my chair laughing. I do like this one better. Tim Smith October 25, 2014 at 3:11 AM Haha Maurice Yvonne October 24, 2014 at 9:34 PM It means time for a rewrite.