Today is my brother Will’s birthday. If he were still with us he would be 73, but in our hearts he will be forever young. I think I heard him say something to us yesterday.
REMEMBER
Remember me, but don’t be sad. Why not
Look back on the good times we had?
Recall the day we hiked to the bluffs, or
Carefree moments of childhood stuff like
Skipping rocks on the river and taking a swim,
Climbing the big tree with Judy and Jim.
Consider the nights we cruised the court square then
Back to the Delight to see who was there.
Choose moments of laughter, the best memories and
You may hear me whisper in the rustling leaves, or
Catch my wink in a firefly’s flickering light or in the
Big Dipper. Keep the North Star in sight.
Don’t think of boundaries or beginning and end, for
One day you’ll step through a curtain ever so thin
Where I will be waiting and it will be clear
I didn’t desert you but always was near.
Until then, live with abandon. I hope you’ll be free,
Just promise to smile when you think of me.
Dorothy, this poem is beautiful! I love it! And your story about your brother in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” , Military Families is also a great story! My copy came today. Thank you! Enjoyed it so much!
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Thank you, Freeda. I was happy to share Chicken Soup with you and Gene.
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blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } A very nice tribute to a Brother ! Art
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Thanks, Art!
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Oh I love your poetry and that saying something from me. LOL Well done!
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Thank you, Cindy. That makes me feel great!
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Beautiful. It took me back many years to our youth and your home on Pear. We had lots of fun. I have no doubt Will is with you in Spirit. He would be so proud.
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Thanks, Karen. You’re right– so many good memories–all the better to dwell on. Love you.
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This is a beautiful tribute! Missing a brother is something I can relate with, but it’s good to remember the good times for sure.
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Thank you. I think we honor them when we dwell on the good.
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This made me cry. I know you miss him every day. Someday you will see him again. Not too soon though!
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Didn’t mean to make you cry! I do miss him, but truly have peace,too. Love you!
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