Ralph Sergi Poet Rhyme

My Brother

A time will come when mortals cease to be
And leave a legacy of hidden dreams
For some a pleasure without strife
My brother fought the obstacles of life
But found time to bestow his joy on me
His elder strength and lust for life was there
To share his skill and crafts for those who cared
And I for one recall his love for me
His wife and sons his friends and family
Though basic in his intellect and thought
His wisdom far exceeded those who taught
Now he is gone to cast a glow so bright
The banner of his name will be unfurled
His soulful glow will lead a guiding light

In tribute to my brother, Rocco (Rocky) Sergi
who died on May 20, 2015

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James Horn June 21, 2015 at 5:14 AM Ralph, Isn't Guiding Light a series on TV. It also is a series at our church you can read. What a delight to be called a Guiding Light, it sounds to me. Oh, and thanks for your comment about my Neighbor poem. Left out m and it became Poe. Wow. Jim Horn

Richard Lamoureux June 13, 2015 at 5:46 PM Oh my Ralph! So sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute to him. Ralph Sergi June 13, 2015 at 10:02 PM Thanks , Richard: He was the last of 4 brothers. I will miss him.

Diane Christian June 10, 2015 at 10:27 AM A lovely poem for your brother, Ralph Sergi June 10, 2015 at 10:39 AM Thank you, Diane, HE WAS A GREAT GUY.