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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

Date: 10/8/2014 10:42:00 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

Date: 9/27/2014 8:17:00 AM

A wonderful tribute for your brother. Sadness becomes a little easier to bear when shared.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/22/2014 8:03:00 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

Date: 9/22/2014 6:10:00 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

Date: 9/22/2014 5:19:00 PM

wonderful tribute to your brother on such a tragic event :-( Hugs Jan xxx