Michael

Hello Sunshine, Good day World
May I but sip from the Chalice
Rain, a rose, Quiet repose
The Warm that is Linda Alice


written by Michael in 1975

(I found this handwritten poem in an old box of memorabilia. I submit it not as an ego post, but as a tribute to a mentor who is no longer with us. He encouraged and supported me in our work that was challenging and heartbreaking. It was offered me as a small respite from that work and to give me a smile. I did not change punctuation or capitalization. It had no title - I thought his name would be appropriate. I also thought it should be documented with smiles and fondest memories.)
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Seeker Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 6:49 PM
Oozing love, so tender.
Fowler Avatar
August 4, 2022 at 5:17 AM
An oasis in an otherwise dark world. Thanks for the visit and nice comment. Linda
Krutsinger Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 9:36 AM
Lovely tribute; ode to Michael!
Fowler Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 9:50 AM
Oh so many thanks Caren. I'm pleased by your visit and comments. Linda
Romios Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Hi Linda….. Thank you for sharing with us. A great tribute to you,also… Panagiota xxx
Fowler Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Thank you Pangie. hugs, Linda
Wolf Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 6:39 PM
Gosh, this is so ultra-sweet. It must have touched you deeply when you saw it again, in spite of a tear or two shed.
Fowler Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 6:53 PM
A tear or two, but mostly love and joy! Linda
Cunningham Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 8:16 AM
A lovely tribute Linda and a lovely memory from so long ago. Tom
Fowler Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 8:25 AM
Thank you Tom. Even a little scrap of paper can bring smiles and joy. :) Linda
Ligon Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 8:13 AM
Touching little poem and story that follows. Sorry about the loss of your friend.
Fowler Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 8:24 AM
You area so kind Juliet. Thank you for commenting on my small tribute to a kind and caring human being. Linda
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