Eternal Breath

I’m fortunate in that there have not been too many I held dear who passed away. I knew folks from my youth already grey back then, including some who were my kin, who all moved on -good women and good men - as well as kids I’d known back in the day who died too young, and to the world’s dismay, bright stars have died that we’ll not see again! But I had no connection very strong to any of those souls except for one, whose destiny was an untimely death. How sweet and wise my brother was! I long to be with him again. I know he’s won his rest, where he now draws eternal breath.
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Babcock Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 7:38 PM
A lovely poem with thoughts of the great beyond and for your brother who is at his eternal resting place. love phyl
Lamoureux Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Good morning, I enjoyed reading this one again. Thanks for your thoughtful visit and comment Andrea. Welcome back.
Sirak Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 8:23 AM
Congrats on your win. A wonderful sonnet you have penned.
Hamilton Avatar
November 28, 2013 at 5:09 AM
Andrea this is excellent congrats on a fine win Shadow x smile hug
Guzzi Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Great use of the form, seamless! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Davidson Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 6:47 AM
well done with this great write. RabCD (Robert)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 3:54 AM
hi there another no 1 andy, well done xx
Ferry Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 9:25 PM
Good Going
Mehta Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrea
May Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM
congrats on your win Andrea...
Jones Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Very moving Andrea....congratulations... I can't even imagine what it would be like to lose one of my three brothers...God bless...
Rain Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Gail's Contest brought out some beautiful pieces , I have just been awed by reading today . Great job to all the winners ..I want to keep on reading .
Undertaker Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Great win Andrea . Congrats. You deserve this .( : ) Jenish.
A   Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Andrea, that is awesome how everyone got a first place... Now that's a fun loving way of saying. Back Off all you haters, it's my contest and I do what I want. Love Gail, for that.... Hugs & Congratulations with your "Eternal Breath" awesome win... Always ~ LINDA
Widjanarko Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Congrats on your win Andrea, such a heartfelt one :) wishing you a wonderful day there,hug, Yanny :D
Horsch Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 4:43 PM
A very well deserved win Andrea, nice job. I look forward to your next one....With hugs...Roger
Hendricks Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 4:01 PM
I knew you'd score the top placement with this write, Andrea. Congratulations on a well-deserved win, my friend. Licia ;-)
Andresen Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 2:30 PM
- Eternal Breath Contest: Sponsored by: Gail Angel Doyle - A contest that was at least for me a deep theme. - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WINNING POEM, VERY SKILLED WRITTEN!! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Zerbst Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 4:46 PM
As only you can! Distinctively your style, yet original and deep.
Carter Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Beautiful. Very dignified portrayal of the feeling of loss
Ferry Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Very nice Andrea....You handle loss ,well
Peterson Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 7:52 PM
My wife just lost her brother, the last to carry the family name, and now she is alone. How lovely is your reminisce. I'll show it to her soon. Mark
Dey Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Good work for a good topic....all the best
Austin Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 9:22 AM
I sent my Night of the Pumpkin Eater to PFT as well as to the soup. PFT has the right layout. I only mention this because PFT also has the layout problem. Layouts are important to me. A poet's layouts should not be changed without the poet's permission. Haven't you had the problem too? Love, daver
Kendrick Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Reads like a winner to me..It is sad when we lose someone that close to us at a young age..I know that you have good memories of him now..Thanks for the visit to my page..You presence is uplifting..Sara
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