by t b.
Member since:
December 15, 2006

The April Fool

April 01, 2008 09:15 PM EDT
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I know a man who was born on this day

At least this is the day he has chosen.

He took the name of the people

Who took him in and

Shaded to blend.

He just kept on

Moving

Forward,

Then step by step

Broke into a run,

Moving from train

To town

To farm.

He fed himself

And others too

And didn't let life

Slow him down.

I came upon him

Late in his life and

He's thrilled me with his tales.

For a boy who came with nothing,

Not a name, nor a birthday, not even

A clue, he has grown into one marvelous Man

Happy Birthday

My Friend

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Comments: 37

penni d. Apr 1, 2008, 9:18pm EDT
What a nice tribute for a friend, terry...:)
Granny Janny H. Apr 1, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
Lovely story and poem. I would like to meet him. He's no fool.
Thanks for publishing this to The Poet's Weekly Muse!
Col. George W. Apr 1, 2008, 9:54pm EDT
Good poem.
Charity M. Apr 1, 2008, 9:54pm EDT
((( Wonderful, I really liked this! )))
t b. Apr 1, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
I so enjoyed writing this.
Thank you for reading me.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2008, 10:11pm EDT
That was excellent, terry. I loved the visual narrowing and widening.

Thanks.
t b. Apr 1, 2008, 10:31pm EDT
Thank you John, I have been adding shape to my poetry for a few months now. And I find it interesting in that sometimes the movement of the words from the shapes, and other times the drawing of the shape show me the words.
David C. Apr 1, 2008, 10:32pm EDT
Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Sassy Cat Apr 1, 2008, 10:33pm EDT
Excellent poem! I hope whoever this is written for gets to read it.
Nice, Terry! Formatting also looks like a tall man with lots inside to offer.
Sue * Apr 1, 2008, 10:38pm EDT
This is a great tribute poem, and the formatting really helps with the flow...well done.
Cheryl W. Apr 1, 2008, 10:56pm EDT
A wonderful tribute to your friend. ...:)
Ron B. Apr 1, 2008, 11:02pm EDT
Great writing.
t b. Apr 1, 2008, 11:04pm EDT
Giggles, are you offering me one Sue?
I am single.
t b. Apr 1, 2008, 11:05pm EDT
Thank you for this nice response for him.
You know me, most all of what I write is based on truth.
I thought you had one, Terry. If not, I think you're going to meet one at the beach this summer. He's going to be tall, and blonde, and so sexy. Just you wait!
Donna Besso Apr 2, 2008, 12:13am EDT
That is great!
Jo C. Apr 2, 2008, 2:16am EDT
I like that and, as you do, I also like soy burgers :)
KC Klein Apr 2, 2008, 3:00am EDT
Hey Terry.

Nicely done. Really, a fun read.

Something made her smile, "Hi! I'm Chris."
Pepsie J. Apr 2, 2008, 7:09am EDT
Beautiful and very nice tribute.
Cool... I, too love the shape of this one.
Marge H. Apr 2, 2008, 6:31pm EDT
I hope you shared this with him too. I'm sure he would be touched by it. Just lovely.
t b. Apr 2, 2008, 6:58pm EDT
Thank you Marge, and yes, I gave him this poem as his birthday present.
Debby O. Apr 2, 2008, 11:49pm EDT
Very nice Terry!
Pepsie J. Apr 3, 2008, 6:07am EDT
Came by to tell you again this is very nice.
Heather W. Apr 3, 2008, 1:08pm EDT
That was wonderful
William Dotani Apr 3, 2008, 4:11pm EDT
Lovely tribute to your friend. I think the form of this poem is cool and actually helps this poem flow smoothly.
Curt L. Apr 3, 2008, 6:21pm EDT
Great work and a superb tribute, Terry!
queen.susan . Apr 3, 2008, 7:14pm EDT
What a nice wish.
I love how you formatted this one, too.
Miriam J. Apr 5, 2008, 6:29am EDT
Beautiful tribute to a friend.

Mimi
t b. Apr 5, 2008, 9:11am EDT
Thank you all for reading me.

And welcome to gather Mimi!
June B. Apr 6, 2008, 9:01pm EDT
Terry this is beautiful and your freind is so lucky to have you for a friend.
sheila h. Apr 7, 2008, 7:18pm EDT
Beautiful poem..I like the strength in the flow you've created.
The form assists the cascade of strength in the phrases..
great job,terry!
Wilma M. Apr 7, 2008, 10:34pm EDT
This is a lovely tribute to your friend. He sounds like a pretty neat guy.
t b. Apr 8, 2008, 10:45am EDT
Thank you ladies.
Lisa Gensheimer Apr 10, 2008, 11:10am EDT
What a great tribute. I guess I am the April fool for not stopping by sooner!
Sheila Deeth Apr 23, 2008, 2:36pm EDT
Lovely birthday tribute. I too should have stopped by sooner.

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