My Uncle Died Today

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My uncle died today

I don't know what to say

He was my fave.

Full of vim and vigor

Didn't need gun and a trigger

To get his way.

Slightly misogynist

But ain't the best of us

Flawed in some way?

I'll miss Abbott.

Has been my habit

To love him every single day.

My uncle died today I don't know what to say He was my fave. Full of vim and vigor Didn't need gun and a trigger To have his say. Slightly misogynist But ain't the best of us Flawed in some way? I'll miss Abbott. Has been my habit To love him every single day.

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Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/9/2014 7:51:00 AM

Very interesting theme and nice take on it. congrats on the win, nancy

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/8/2014 12:00:00 PM

i am glad you had him to love. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu

Date: 10/6/2013 5:06:00 PM

Well penned my dear,love your grand style. Sorry about the loss. Haven't seen you comment on people's works,are u still with us? Am really concerned,will be delighted if you kindly rePly by commenting on one of my poems. Wishing you the best. Love and hugs, Always Baron Of Ebullion.