Panagiota Romios Poet Prose Poetry

Memorial:Cousin Bruce, Porsche Race Car Driver

He dreamt of car races and our sunny California beaches.
Of tanned women playing volleyball. Yes, all were within his vibrant reach.
Porsche-mania, though was his all.
Some talk endlessly of dreams coming true, but Bruce, followed them. He
packed up his things and left his freezing Chicago neighborhood.

Blond, tall, amenable with the most beautiful eyes of hypnotic blue.
My cousin, Bruce, so determined to develop his effervescent, glowing manhood.
He was par excellance at selling Mercedes Benz, and,made a substantial living.
He married a beautiful woman, bought a home with pool in Anaheim.
I have never known a man so unselfish and totally giving!

A Porsche Race Car driver, he did become!
Standing there in his white racing suit,blond hair waving, holding a helmet shining in the California sun! 
He was living his dream come true.

He became manager of Porche dealership,bought a ranch house with pool 
in Malibu. Then, he wasn't feeling well,something was most askew.
Indeed he battled cancer for two years, but not once did I hear him complain, not even a grumble.
People complain of smaller issues, "victim acts" are their thing. Oh, how they do publicize their suffering!
But cancer got the very best of him.He became yet more thin and more than ill.

Bruce celebrated his fortieth birthday in that California Spring!
Eleven days later, God tapped him on the shoulder. And said, " come home, to me, your soul, do bring"
I have quite never gotten over this loss.
I miss his humility and laughter and helping others, no matter the cost!

Bruce did not come from money at all.
He loved, people and life. That was his true legacy and call.

               My Highest tribute to my Cousin Bruce. 
               April 3, 1947~ April 16, 1987
               Such joy, generoty and humility!
                      Always in my thoughts,
                          Cousin Pangie 

                            3/11/2021
                              ~2~

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Madelyn Mckay March 15, 2021 at 3:17 AM You painted a realistic picture in the third stanza. I can see him alive and waiting for his turn. Panagiota Romios March 15, 2021 at 8:28 AM thank you, Madelyn..you are right on..in the third stanza. That is the image I have of him in my mind. Stunning.... Thank you Panagiota

Robert Lindley March 12, 2021 at 6:03 PM My friend a wonderful tribute poem about a fine and honorable man. Your poem a most worthy tribute to a beloved cousin! A fav.. God bless.. Panagiota Romios March 13, 2021 at 6:58 AM Yes, indeed, I am going to agree. Bruce was always there. Fro laughter, tears, whatever. He was a man that stood out from all the rest. A fav! And a hug from me. Panagiota xx

Darlene De Beaulieu March 12, 2021 at 11:45 AM Hello Panagiota, First i want to say Isent you a Soup mail birthday wish for tomorrow. You were very close to your cousin Bruce. So it is natural to miss him the way you do. Hugs Darlene xx Darlene De Beaulieu March 13, 2021 at 10:18 AM Hello Panagiota, I hope you had a good birthday celebration today. You are welcome Panagiota. I like the Porche it is a beautiful car. Yes it is about heart ache. Love Darlene xx Hugs. Panagiota Romios March 12, 2021 at 1:06 PM There are people in this world and then there are those like Bruce,who impact the lives of hundreds. He was my cousin, sure! Darlene. But harder to lose him. As he was way too good to go so young! I got your SOUPMAIL about my birthday...thank you. I AM GRATEFUL. I remember reading your name and others at the restaurant on my birthday a few years ago. You all could not be there, so reading them was the best I could do! Thank you. YOU ARE THE FIRST WOMAN TO COMMENT)))) Maybe women don't like PORSCHE cars? LOL. ANYWAY IT WAS ABOUT HEARTBREAK, NOT CARS. HUGS,PANGIE.

Robert L. Hinshaw March 11, 2021 at 4:35 PM A wonderful tribute to your cousin Bruce who let an exciting and productive life - Bob Panagiota Romios March 11, 2021 at 5:08 PM As I wrote to Tom...Bob....also add, member of the military. Oy, I forgot! Thank you Pangie

Tom Cunningham March 11, 2021 at 4:05 PM What a beautiful dedication verse to Bruce, he sounds an amazing man Tom Panagiota Romios March 11, 2021 at 5:05 PM One rare human being, he was! He went to CA with nothing. Not one of those to sit around and moon and complain about "SOMEDAY".... He made his reality. Not a VICTIM of circumstances. I admire others like him. They are the go getters of this world. As Robert Kennedy said,ASK NOT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOU, ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY. Bruce also served in the military. Oh, I forgot. Gee. Pangie