Tim Ryerson Poet Kyrielle

Ivan Hunter

Just a quick look
First chapter of a book
First verse of a song
Can’t stay overlong

A 50-yard dash
Gone in a flash
Not right, not wrong
Can’t stay overlong

A heat seeking missile
God blows the whistle
God strikes the gong
Can’t stay overlong...

*Dedicated to my brother Ivan who lost his life on an airline training flight in 1984. 'Hunter' was his middle name...

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Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2014 at 10:42 PM wow, this is a very fine poem on your beloved brother. Short like his life. Sorry for your loss. Mine lost his life a year after yours.

Monterey Sirak September 27, 2014 at 8:17 AM A wonderful tribute for your brother. Sadness becomes a little easier to bear when shared.

Barbara Gorelick September 22, 2014 at 8:03 PM I wasn't even going to log on this evening, and then I read your poem. Your verse is terse and so full of sorrow. I'm sorry, I know you never get over something like that. I lovely dedication. BG

Tim Smith September 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM A wonderful piece Tim...Loss is hard but our time here is limited and when he calls we shall be ready...Tim

Jan Allison September 22, 2014 at 5:19 PM wonderful tribute to your brother on such a tragic event :-( Hugs Jan xxx