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A tribute to a dear friend and great poet. Erich J  Gollier, who has sadly passed away.

Tribute To a Brother

One of a kind So rare today
A privileged to have known
A true gentleman in every way
So gifted
His poems so uplifting
So full of love and appreciation
Would brighten up our darkest days.

I never was lucky enough to have a brother
But Erich was a brother to all like no other
So caring he gave so much
Even though we live over oceans
Everyone still felt his special touch.

Sleep now our brother
For it won't belong
Before you walk through natures garden once more
And hear the bluebirds song 
When tears of sadness are  turned to tears of joy 
As  we see your smiling face again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 10:01 PM
A splendid tribute to someone who was clearly a dear friend. Well rhymed with a pleasing flow. Well done Peter! Best wishes, Keith 7
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December 1, 2015 at 9:01 AM
I don't think so... he sounds like a really decent fellow. Keith
Dome Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 8:25 AM
Hi Keith. great to hear from you. Hope ou are well. yes it's deeply sad. did you know him. Thank you. take care. Best wishes. Pete.
Y. Avatar
November 22, 2015 at 11:40 PM
Hi Peter, this is wonderful tribute to your "Brother".Your heartfelt write reflects that you loved him as a brother. You two were brothers by love not by blood. Great job:-) Alexis 7
Dome Avatar
November 23, 2015 at 3:50 AM
thank you so much my friend. Ir's such a pity you never new him, such a lovely human being. he will be missed greatly. take care best wishes. pete.
Andresen Avatar
November 22, 2015 at 2:27 PM
- Not born with the same blood .... but still a brother you loved and admired - Lovely poem, Peter - I wish you a wonderful new week - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dome Avatar
November 23, 2015 at 3:52 AM
Hi my friend. yes such a nice person. sadly missed. Hope you are ok. thank you so much. have a great week too. warm best wishes. Pete.
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