Comment from brenda faye curtis

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It's odd, sometimes, when we look back on those we have lost, and one specific thing comes to mind, even though that person had a great impact on many aspects of our lives. I remember my brother, Ronnie, who has been gone 22 years, and from him I learned to never be afraid to declare my beliefs.
I'm sure your brother was a great guy. too, as evidenced by your poem.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

My brother had a lot of fun in front twothirds of hod life. The ladt twenty years were very hard.

reply by brenda faye curtis on 13-Nov-2018

I'm sorry his life was hard for so long, and I'm sorry for your loss, Bill.

Comment from Pamusart

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Was he the fourth of six brothers or fourth of six children? We have six girls and three boys. I am sorry for your loss. I am third child and third girl. Pretty much in the middle. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Girl boy girl boy boy boy. We?re twelve years from oldest to youngest. I?m the baby.

Comment from nomi338

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It's tough to lose someone as close as a sibling. I have had to deal with the loss of a sister and a cousin who was like a brother. My biggest regret is that I never told either one how important they both were to me, a real regret.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

It seems like it someon3 else.

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Bill. A lovely tribute your brother, aways a sad day to lose a loved family member I bet you two got up to mischief though Cheers Christne

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Thanks, Christine. We are six years apart. He was the juvenile delinquent while I was the Little Lord Fauntleroy.

reply by Chrissy710 on 12-Nov-2018

Hmmmm

Comment from lyenochka

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Heartwarming tribute to a brother. I like the internal rhyme of six and tricks in the second line. And no matter how long ago it happened, we will always grieve the passing of a sibling.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

Thank you, lyenochka. He passed in April.

Comment from Gloria ....

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I read this as a terrific remembrance day three liner. Might be wrong, but however it's said, this is a most cool entry and I wish you a bunch of luck, Bill.

Gloria

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

Felt a bit sad today, with all the honoring of the fallen.

Comment from Poetic Friend

Excellent

Bill,

My condolence on your loss of your brother. I am sure he would appreciate this poem written in his honor.

In brevity, we learned a lot about your brother -- he was a middle child, he was a prankster and unfortunately passed away.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

Thanks, PF.

Comment from damommy

Excellent

What a wonderful tribute to your brother. I'm so sorry for your loss. Great picture for this poem. You've said a lot in just three lines. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

Thanks, da

Comment from judiverse

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So true--those loved ones are never forgotten. Great artwork choice. I really like VMarguarite's work. In these three lines, you manage to tell some revealing things about your brother. He was the 4th of 6 children. "Full of tricks," I know how that goes, because the same could be said of my brother. He loved playing tricks on someone. Excellent, and best of luck in the contest. judi

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

Thanks, Judi

reply by judiverse on 11-Nov-2018

You're welcome. judi

Comment from Mitchell Brontė

Excellent

A lovely, 5-7-7 poem Bill, in memory of your Brother Robert....forth of six, full of tricks is a wonderful line that says a lot.
Thoroughly enjoyable read
Mitchell

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

Thanks, Mitchell