Paulette Calasibetta Poet Free verse

Peter's Euology

MY BROTHER, WHY DO YOU LEAVE SO SOON?
                YOU HAVE HARDLY HAD THE CHANCE TO GROW OLD 
                      AND RECALL OUR CHILDHOOD MEMORIES.
                                         TO LAUGH
                                         TO WEEP
                                      TO ASK, WHY?

                  WITH YOUR CHILDREN, KRISTOFFER AND BERET
                                  YET AT YOUR SIDE;
                        YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR FATHER, 
                   A NEW MARRIAGE, DREAMS UNFULFILLED
               AND SONGS UNSUNG, YOU HAVE SLIPPED AWAY
                                    AND I ASK, WHY?

                           THERE ARE NO ANSWERS, 
                    JUST THE HOPE THAT THE WALLS YOU
                          BATTLED HERE ON EARTH, 
                      WILL BE THE PASSAGEWAYS 
                              TO YOUR DREAMS, 
                            FULFILLED IN HEAVEN.

                              GOD BLESS YOU PETER,
                              UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
                                 

 
A eulogy for my brother, who died in 1990 at the age of 45. Today 1/28/22 he would have had his 77th birthday.

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Delice Arleen Skelly February 2, 2022 at 7:47 AM A poignant look at a loved one who has passed. RIP Peter. Paulette Calasibetta February 2, 2022 at 8:53 AM Thank you Delice. It has been 32 years.....hard to believe. :)Paulette

Anil Deo January 31, 2022 at 8:40 AM Pain & Growth, Separation & Love - Jesus mirrored Peters & manyvhynan struggles & weeping. In Matthew 11:35, "Jesus wept" for Lazarus, yet raised him within the same hour! Mystery of His heart. Shortest verse, yet gives me solace. ThanX for sharing, reminding me, us Paulette Calasibetta January 31, 2022 at 9:00 AM And thank you for citing the beloved scripture! Blessings, Paulette

Bill Baker January 29, 2022 at 3:42 PM Wonderful Eulogy, Paulette. I'm sure he's smiling at you for writing it. Peace be with you, Bill

Suzanne Delaney January 29, 2022 at 9:58 AM So sad you lost your dear brother so young. We always pine over what may have been. I wish you solace. Hugs, SuZ

Victor Buhagiar January 29, 2022 at 1:23 AM Indeed there is no answer to the "why" . May he rest in peace. Paulette Calasibetta January 29, 2022 at 11:58 AM Hi Victor~so true, the 'why' is really 'it was his time'.....gone 32 years and yet he remains a very vivid memory. As always, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Hope you are having a nice day. Blessings, Paulette

Vijay Pandit January 28, 2022 at 11:23 AM So heartfelt, Paulette. I hear and feel your pain. He is still with you--and forever so. Paulette Calasibetta January 28, 2022 at 11:42 AM Thank you so much for your kindness Vijay~he is always in my heart. Blessings, Paulette

Ken Rone January 28, 2022 at 9:34 AM A wonderful and touching tribute on the anniversary of his birthday. My sympathies - Ken Paulette Calasibetta January 28, 2022 at 10:13 AM Thank you Ken. It has been 32 years and sometimes it doesn't seem a reality. Thank you for stopping by to comment. :) Paulette