Remembering with my love today my dearest brother, Buddy (Keith) who was taken so suddenly an unexpectedly from us on this day in 2001. You were one in a million, a truly special person. You are never far from my thoughts and you are always in my heart. You have left a hole that none can fill. Sleep well. Goodnight sweet Prince
The picture (one of my favourites) may be old and worn but memories are forever fresh and in those memories, we are forever young, it is forever summer and we will forever laugh.
For Buddy
I see it still -
Those sun-bronzed arms dipping the oars in steady rhythm
Into the sparkling water.
The light catching the short golden hairs
As your muscles flexed.
The unruly mop of hair that fell forever
Across your forehead
And the chipped front tooth - the
Only flaw upon your radiant smile.
Oh, but to be back in time for just a little while,
Golden days upon the golden lake
An arrowhead of ripples trailing in our wake.
You, like a young god who could tame the fiercest lion
With a shoulder strong that all who knew you could rely on.
With you I saw my first film,
Sitting so proudly by your side
Safe in the knowledge that you would
Protect me from all harm
And that your arms would defend me
Against life's storm.
Bedtime stories came alive with you
We were Robin Hood and his Merry Men
Sinbad, Aladdin, Cinderella - we were transported
From our humble home into a world of magic.
The troubles of the outside world could not impinge
Upon our joy
Nor dim my love for you, my golden boy.
Suddenly, you were no more -
From life to death in but the blinking of an eye,
No time to voice unspoken thoughts
To speak from the heart
No time for us to whisper our Goodbye.
You left a void, a black and ugly place
That none can fill nor ever take your place.
The years have passed yet still my heart could break
At memories so strong which I embrace
Of all those golden days upon the golden lake.
Copyright JMO
27 comments:
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What a lovely photo.
Sara x
A beautiful tribute Jeannette.
(((((hugs))))) Sandra xxxxx
Sorry about you loss Jeannette. You have some good memories to look back on. He looks as if he was having a really fun time sitting in the boat. Helen
How sweet of you...JAE
Great photo, and a wonderful tribute
I remember the poem from last year and I loved it then. So beautiful and straight from the heart! :-)
Sandra xxxxx
What a lovely photo and tribute. ((((((((((big hugs 4 u)))))))))))))))
Gem xx
Beautiful poem Jeannette. Glad you posted it again as I had never read it before. Helen
Lovely poem. Take care my friend.
Sylvia xx
Jeannette, that really is a beautiful poem my dear.
It sounds as if you had a wonderful Brother, I'm glad he was all of those things to you. ((((()))))
Sara x
What a beautiful tribute to Buddy.
Krissy
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What a lovely tribute :) Sadly, I'm not close to my sister but it's nice to see that your brother was your hero
Su
xx
That is beautiful.
Hugs *Louise*
Brilliant poem
A lovely tribute Jeannette, I remember this time last year, time goes so fast but he stays forever there in your heart always. xxRache
This is lovely, and so heartfelt...
~Danielle
ps- I love your signature!!
((((((((Jeannette))))))))
~~Kath~~~
absolutely wonderful....Jill
The poem is excellent Jeannette. It fits so perfectly with his photo. What a beautiful sentiment.
God bless, -mark-
Simply Beautiful my friend! The poem...the entry....what a wonderful tribute to your brother! He would be so proud of you!! ;o)
Love & Hugs,
~Angel
Beautiful entry :-)
Hello again....I have returned from a trip with my parents which was nice. I have missed reading your journal and others. I am trying to read the latest entries in journal land and I am catching up. I am sorry to hear some of your news and I wanted to say I'm sorry. Your poem to your brother was lovely. You are a great poet / writer. I have enjoyed your journal and now I get to read your poetry. Take care Jeannette I will be thinking of you and your family in my prayers. You are a sweet person. Keep writing I love your words and your thoughts.
Beautiful.Obviously Buddy is very special to you.God rest his soul.
This is a heart-breaker, but what a lovely hurt. He is someone I'd wish to know. We need more Buddy's . . . alas, he was obviously one of a kind. At least you had him for a time.
I share my sorrow and a connection due to your wonderful poem.
Thank you for sharing it again!
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Very nice dedication to your lovely brother.
Joyce
That was such a beautiful poem friend!
Jeannette my heart goes out to you,for losing someone so special is something you never get over,you merely learn to live without them eventually, but the memories stay close to your heart and mind for your lifetime and we hope thereafter.God bless you Jeannette.
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