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

Date: 6/21/2015 5:14:00 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

Date: 6/13/2015 5:46:00 PM

Oh my Ralph! So sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute to him.

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/13/2015 10:02:00 PM

Thanks , Richard: He was the last of 4 brothers. I will miss him.

Diane Christian

Date: 6/10/2015 10:27:00 AM

A lovely poem for your brother,

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/10/2015 10:39:00 AM

Thank you, Diane, HE WAS A GREAT GUY.