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Dear Brother

Imitation is the best manner of flattery, 
Growing up in a dysfunctional family.
You were the only person I ever wanted to be,
A real life super hero no offence to marvel,
Every pearl of wisdom I treasure until I lay beneath this earth.
Style and class was like your second nature,
Always on a mission like 007 going on solo adventures.
I drop a tear when I recall 99's December,
When the father I hardly knew departed to a memory only to be remembered,
My physical maturity 
Had not even reached the conquest of puberty
I locked eyes with insanity
Though I had a youthful mind breaming with curiosity
I now realize the depth of the calamity.

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Poet Destroyer A

October 25, 2016 at 2:24 PM

Timothy, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Timothy Sanchez Manzini

October 26, 2016 at 6:09 AM

Hi thanks for the welcome for me it is a dream I have always had to be a poet. Growing up in the African reality it seamed to me as though it could only be a fragment of a dream being part of this great experience. I am still a novice but you have inspired the big bang in my poetic journey