The Man (A Tribute To Brian Strand)

Gentility and strength
Rolled into one
A teacher of many
Enemy to none

Exposing the light
Of beauty and heart
Guiding the world
To explore the arts

Ravenous hunger
For the finer things
Passion and desire
Soaring on wings

Sharing of self 
Van Gogh or Monet
A writer or painter
Poetry or play

Find in his words
Truth and loyalty
He is seen here
As if royalty

We all know him
A wonderful man
Poetry Soup’s
Sir Brian Strand

 

~Brian Strand causes many to pause, ponder, and create everyday. I admire his eye for the 
finer things and the passion for the arts that he not only possesses but shares with the world. 
There are many wonderfully gifted writers here at the Soup and he encourages all to dig 
deep and put forth the best of their soul. He is a leader in the community, a true trend setter. 
I appreciate all that he shares in his poetry and his blogs. He literally challenges me to be a 
better writer and for that I am thankful.


*inspired by Christie Moses Poetry Soup Friend Tributes Contest and of course Brian Strand


Copyright © 2009   Lena “Lolita” Townsend

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 5/24/2009 5:07:00 AM
Lena, Congratulations for your placement in the Poetry Soup Poet Tribute contest. Nice and well deserved tribute to Brian. Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 5/21/2009 5:09:00 AM
Warmest congrats on your beautiful tribute. You are such a lovely, talented and thoughtful poetess, and your tribute to Brian was a joy to read and so well deserved. Well done! Love, Shar
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Date: 5/21/2009 1:41:00 AM
Lolita, nice tribute and congrats on your success in Christies contest...Raul
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Date: 5/21/2009 12:38:00 AM
Thank you Lolita.I'm so glad your poetry achieved this placing in Christie's contest.Rgds Brian
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Date: 5/20/2009 4:39:00 PM
Wonderful tribute Lena,..congrats to you is in order,..awesome poetry ! james
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Date: 5/20/2009 2:50:00 PM
Lena - Congratulations on placing in Christie’s, “Poetry Soup Friend Tributes” contest - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 5/5/2009 6:09:00 PM
Amen! Wonderful tribute to a talented writer and an inspiration here at The Soup. Well said. Best wishes in the contest. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Karen
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Date: 4/26/2009 8:10:00 AM
Lolita thank you for your welcome blog comment today.Rgds Brian
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Date: 4/23/2009 8:11:00 AM
I agree with every word you write for write, he epitomizes the selflessness that inspires ... art. All the best with this entry, another of your inspiring write.
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Date: 4/23/2009 1:50:00 AM
Bless you Lolita .I am deeply honured by your tribute.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my writing today.
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Date: 4/22/2009 11:11:00 PM
Lena, BRAVO! BRAVO! A great tribute to this great man. I haven't met him yet, BUT it is my desire...someday. Ernilando
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Date: 4/22/2009 2:43:00 PM
great tribute from a great writer to a great writer;-)
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Date: 4/22/2009 12:41:00 PM
You did an amazingly brilliant job with this well deserved tribute. I also love your personal paragraph at the end, as you have managed to say what we all feel. A wonderful dedication from a lovely poetess to our very dear and beloved Brian Strand. Bravo! And good luck! Love, Shar
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Date: 4/22/2009 11:58:00 AM
An outstanding tribute to a brilliant person. Brain is very inspirational and educates us daily. He is a master of short form and a joy to read. The soup would not be the same without his contributions. Beat wishes to you and Brian and best of luck in the contest...Raul
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Date: 4/22/2009 10:47:00 AM
aww beautiful written, Brian is great he encourages me too, I found it hard to pick just one person, so i wrote a tribute to all my friends because you all encourage me to keep writing, God bless from diane
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Date: 4/22/2009 10:11:00 AM
You nailed it, Lolita! Brian is indeed a teacher with a gentle soul and brilliant mind. Indeed, he is like royalty to those of us who read his wonderful work. Great tribute to a gifted writer! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/22/2009 8:20:00 AM
really a loving tribute, Lena, well done! Jim
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Date: 4/22/2009 6:57:00 AM
wonderful tribute an intelligent poet who shares brillance daily.
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