Carmelo Ricci

I
The hands Carmelo's genes shaped
Are somewhat lighter, her heart sadder
Carmelo Ricci left a world of pandemics
On January 17, 2022; heaven is happier

II
If a dad can raise a caring, hand-some lass
Who is among those who love hard, not loud: 
The same who almost alone cares for Mama
Carmelo and Marie have done God proud

NOTE: GODSPEED TO CARMELO RICCI, LISA RICCIS DAD. I AM GLAD-SAD for my friend, and I daresay, Victor Buhagiar's P.S. pal, too.
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George Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 2:18 AM
A great homage to one of our poet's Dad and I am sure you personally know him. As you say, he left a world of pandemics, to be sheltered in heaven's glory ! Beautiful poem Anil... ! Love and peace...
Deo Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 3:34 AM
Thank you dear Sister Valsa. Lisa Ricci has no enemies ... Fine person, like yourself & Sis Debra, she gives my poems/ words the best LISTEN TO.slow to judge. She did not talk love, for maybe a decade, she has BEEN NURSE & COOK & MAID at home. Her hands do suffer so. Pray 4 HER H A N D S
Ricci Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 3:53 PM
Dear Anil - I do not know what to say. You have me crying with this entry filled with love beauty dedication and so much more. Much more. You have been a man of substance and continue to be just as my dad was. Saying thank you to you for this surprise and caring act isn’t enough but thank you thank you. Shalom alway Namaste always Blessings always. (smile...) PS - you continue to amaze me.
Deo Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 3:36 AM
Darling Sister Lisa, I can offer no less, sad I'm far off & only offer words. You are an angel if ever human beings deserve such an accolade. Shalom shalom Namasthe ShalOm. Anil
Baker Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 12:41 PM
Sad to hear of the passing, but happy for His new home. Bill
Deo Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 3:38 AM
Precisely PYriot Bill. Thank u for being an unsung hero of the Vietnam / thankless War, keeping me FREE. GID BLESS AMERICA
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