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For My Brother

we were children then you were the youngest of three how could he take you without taking me i sheltered you when you were small and picked you up if you should fall i helped to teach you right from wrong somehow you seemed to get along a ranchers life we children shared up in the saddle you and i were paired so much younger you than me watching you came naturally you always wanted to be the first and into each room your presence burst how sad dear brother to see you go you must have known we loved you so i guess you got your final wish and now you have entered heavens bliss please save a place for sis and me so we may share eternity... Love you Tom

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 7/28/2011 12:28:00 PM

So glad you have these memories. It is always so hard to lose someone dear. Lovely tribute to your brother.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/5/2011 9:05:00 PM

So touching, Sharon. I'm sorry you lost Tom. Was he young when he died? Undoubtedly he's saving you a place in heaven. Your love for him shines in this beautiful poem. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/5/2011 5:23:00 PM

I was thinking of u today Shar and wondering where u been luv.. and now to read such a beautiful tribute to your brother is so emotional a write ..so touching and tenderly penned ..luv between siblings is so special.. I am an only child and happy I had five sons to share with each other luv.. most profound and your last lines please save a place for sis and me so we may share eternity are deeply moving luv.. one day we shall see and be with all our loved ones..

James Peranteau

Date: 4/5/2011 3:27:00 PM

I share your loss dear poet. And may I say; this write is a fine example of the love naturally inside of us all, and I TY for sharing this depth with me..and I'm certain, us all here on the Soup ! Have a great week....much love, james

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 4/5/2011 2:50:00 PM

Im sure you know from my poetry that I have also lost .. My sister Dianna, my Dad and last year my brother inlaw.. SO I feel with deep passion your loss.. No words can help only time to heal and remebering the good times til we are all together again... love Michael

James Foulk

Date: 4/5/2011 2:39:00 PM

i lost two brothers one in 1983 and the other in 2008 so i know the feeling. i am sorry for your lost. this was a very touching poem.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/5/2011 1:16:00 PM

on the edge of new life we seem emmersed in death, I too am writing of death, dreaming of death, will spring ever come? Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/5/2011 1:06:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your exceptional poetry Shar. I enjoyed reading it and hope to read more of it soon. May you always find the inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors. Love, Carol