Sigrid Ermine Poet Couplet

Confidant John

More hours spent speaking with him than anyone else 
Needing good advice and wisdom, - he offers a wealth

Paths crossed first, at thirteen, he was dating my mother
Subsequent twenty five years see friendship as no other

My father had dissolved overseas, no influence on my life
'Uncle' John took daunting job of teaching me how to drive 

His honest recount of his younger life, experience of LSD
Described the risk and tumult I assessed was not for me

As an adult, through burgeoning occurrences, able to listen 
To current worries, angst Uncle John feels, give my wisdom 

Throughout my pregnancy with Opal,  discarded by her Dad
John, my dear crutch, shared my woes, truest support I had

Eight years later,  gladly we remain empathetic companions
Phone calls compile moreish hours, kin without comparison 






21st October 2020

Written for Contest : From The Heart

Sponsor: Regina McIntosh 

- Judged N/A on 28th October 2020


     Submitted for Constance La France 
              N/A Contest for October 
                3rd November 2020

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Constance La France November 8, 2020 at 5:26 AM Sigrid, congratulations on your win in my HM's and NA's October 2020 Challenge with this wonderful poem _Constance Sigrid Ermine November 8, 2020 at 5:51 PM Thank you stacks, Constance. I haven't checked yet, and will go read and comment all poems listed tonight.

Susan Ashley November 6, 2020 at 4:51 PM Sigrid, your poem is so very moving, so many emotions are layered beneath the surface. How wonderful to have such a meaningful relationship with John. A touching tribute so beautifully expressed. Congratulations for your fine win in Constance's contest.. ~Susan Sigrid Ermine November 8, 2020 at 5:55 PM It is dear of you to read and say, Susan. (eager to absorb all entries tonight) Thanks, Poet friend.

Michelle Faulkner October 23, 2020 at 1:26 PM Sometimes people come into our lives and become more family than blood, this shows what a close bond you two share~ Sigrid Ermine October 23, 2020 at 8:07 PM Exactly right. Meaningful when family influence is sparse. Thank you for your support, Michelle

David Kavanagh October 22, 2020 at 3:27 PM From the heart your soulmate came, For some reason I find this poem sad Sigrid, so much abandonment in here, John sounds like an avuncular guy, I can feel the connection you share, what a open honest write, you’ve shared here, keep strong, cheers David, Sigrid Ermine October 23, 2020 at 8:43 PM You're right, desperate times... Thank you so much for your involvement and care, David. It's always uplifting to hear from you

Caren Krutsinger October 20, 2020 at 7:23 PM He sounds like a wonderful friend. I hope you have shared this with him. Sigrid Ermine October 23, 2020 at 8:44 PM Thanks so much, Caren.