Janet Eaton Poet I do not know?

How You Make the Stars Hush

There is something about 
The way you face your day
With a heart of gold
And such a giving way.

There is something about
The way you endure your pain
As if the stroke 
Didn’t harm your brain

There is something about
The life you live
Loving like there will be no tomorrow
And living to forgive

There is something about
The brother you are
And the son you have been
That makes us more proud by far

It is everything about
The garden you grow
With sweat and tears
As the fruits to others you bestow

It is everything about 
A body half paralyzed
That can produce gifts of woodwork
That leaves us mesmerized.

It is everything about
Your speech so limited
Yet communication 
For you is unlimited.

It is everything about
Your inner soul
That has inspired me
To be so much more

It is you my brother
In all that you do
That have made the stars
Hush for me too.

I have been blessed to have such a brother

Contest:  How you make the stars hush
Justin Bordner

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 14, 2015 at 3:47 AM Back to congratulate you, Janet! I know this poem is first place in your brother's heart a hundred times over...hugs, Rhonda Janet Eaton March 17, 2015 at 10:13 AM Hi Rhonda, Just got back from vacation so sorry I did not respond earlier. Appreciate you stopping in. Hugs Janet

Eve Roper February 27, 2015 at 11:24 PM Beautiful poem, the depth of feeling for someone. Blessings 7 Janet Eaton February 28, 2015 at 3:21 AM Thank you Eve for such kind words. Hugs Janet

Julia Ward February 21, 2015 at 8:13 AM Very touching... Hugs, Alicia, xx Janet Eaton February 21, 2015 at 9:38 AM Thanks Alicia. Have a wonderful day Hugs Janet

Arlene Smith February 21, 2015 at 3:59 AM Janet, I must fav this one. Not just because it is such a beautiful poem. It gave me chills. This is my Dad to a tee!!!... Hugs.. Arlene Janet Eaton February 21, 2015 at 6:24 AM Thank you for the beautiful comments. You must have a wonderful Dad. Hugs Janet

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther February 18, 2015 at 3:22 AM Oh My God! This is GREAT!! You were obviously being modest when you mentioned your ability. I admire the title as well. Bravo Janet!! Janet Eaton February 18, 2015 at 6:04 AM Thank you Valerie, This poem was written from the heart about someone I love and was written in a form I am comfortable with. So appreciate your comments. Hugs Janet

Alesia Leach February 17, 2015 at 7:38 PM Such a loving and tender tribute to your brother and it flowed beautifully. I love it! Good Luck in contest ;0) Janet Eaton February 18, 2015 at 6:07 AM Thank you Alesia. Hugs Janet

Jan Allison February 17, 2015 at 2:43 PM a wonderful tribute to your amazing brother - what an inspiration he is Janet - I hope this does well for you both in the contest :-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Janet Eaton February 17, 2015 at 3:21 PM Thank you Jan, he is truly an amazing brother. Janet

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 16, 2015 at 10:33 PM This is a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your brother. He sounds like a great guy...you have a typo...check line 7 "stroke" (I hope you don't mind me pointing it out)...best wishes in the contest...hugs, Rhonda Janet Eaton February 17, 2015 at 5:42 AM Thank you for catching that Rhonda and bringing it to my attention. Greatly appreciated. Also appreciate your comments. Hugs Janet

Lindsay Laurie February 16, 2015 at 7:59 PM G'day Janet... A nice tribute to someone you obviously love and respect greatly. Regards - Lindsay Janet Eaton February 17, 2015 at 5:43 AM Thank you Lindsay for such kind words. Janet