by Chuck L.

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January 19, 2009

EGO

March 28, 2009 07:39 PM EDT (Updated: May 17, 2009 02:07 PM EDT)

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Call me

Father Hawk,

Uncle Bear,

Brother Wolf.

I am all these.

Call me

Father Courage,

Uncle Strength,

Brother Wise,

I am all these.

Call me

Guardian,

Protector,

Teacher.

I am all these

Call me

Greatest Friend,

Honey Sweet,

Lover.

I am all Yours.

Tags: bw, nature, prompts, little brother

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Comments: 59

t w. Mar 28, 2009, 7:40pm EDT

nice

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Angela A. Mar 28, 2009, 8:32pm EDT

Te he!
Sorry, I giggled at the last line. I'm so immature.
Thanks for the great poem, Chuck.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Renee S. Mar 28, 2009, 8:33pm EDT

Great job.

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Karen L. Mar 28, 2009, 8:57pm EDT

Very nice poem!

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James B. Mar 28, 2009, 8:58pm EDT

Thanks for posting to All Top Ten Groups!

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Shelbia C. Mar 28, 2009, 8:58pm EDT

Great job.

Thanks for posting to Writing Reservoir.

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Debbie R. Mar 28, 2009, 9:00pm EDT

Nice poem. Thanks for sharing

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David W. Mar 28, 2009, 9:02pm EDT

Slick. If I were a little younger I would use this all the tme. Nice work.

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Nancy Biri Mar 28, 2009, 9:14pm EDT

nice

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Barbary Chaapel Mar 28, 2009, 9:14pm EDT

Ah, the old ego. Great wit, Chuck.

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Dana F. Mar 28, 2009, 9:16pm EDT

WTG ~

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Jan S. Mar 28, 2009, 9:16pm EDT

Very nice.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 28, 2009, 9:24pm EDT

Your are awesome in telling simple things so beautifully.Loved the series of Chuck!

Cool!!!

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 28, 2009, 9:24pm EDT

Thanks for posting to

( Ego~ prompt)

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 28, 2009, 9:28pm EDT

Featured

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Melissa J Mar 28, 2009, 9:31pm EDT

Great poem.

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Donald M. Mar 28, 2009, 9:47pm EDT

Very good.

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Georgiana S. Mar 28, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

Is that a demand? LOL
Good one Chuck

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Marianne M. Mar 28, 2009, 9:58pm EDT

I loved this ... very cool poem!

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Beth G. Mar 28, 2009, 10:00pm EDT

this was an interesting poem, thank you for sharing this!

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Chuck L. Mar 28, 2009, 10:24pm EDT

David W... If I were 40 years younger - so would I
Barbary... I suspect you are the only one who wouldn't need a hint.
Buzzy - I am grateful.
All of you - Thank you for enjoying my work, and for your kind comments.

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tammy b. Mar 28, 2009, 10:58pm EDT

very nice

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Marsha S. Mar 28, 2009, 11:03pm EDT

Stopping in from the Sharing the Wealth Group

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Jeremy Senters{P0eT!c_Re@zon!ng) Mar 28, 2009, 11:04pm EDT

very nice!

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Kushal Poddar Mar 28, 2009, 11:07pm EDT

Simple. Poignant. Takes my heart.

primary teacher

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Elise w. Mar 28, 2009, 11:16pm EDT

Angela A. guess I'm immature too, as I also giggled at the last line. NOT because I thought it was funny, but thought it was cute. It was a cutesy giggle.....grin included.

Nice work Chuck. :-)

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F. Jeanette c. Mar 28, 2009, 11:45pm EDT

Great poem. A lot to live up to.

10 4 u

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Angela A. Mar 28, 2009, 11:51pm EDT

It's nice to know Elise that you and I think alike!
He, he!

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JOHN BECK Mar 29, 2009, 12:01am EDT

Clever!

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Barbara M. Mar 29, 2009, 12:51am EDT

very nice

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Lynn D. Mar 29, 2009, 4:41am EDT

Beautifully written.

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Wilhelmine Estabrook Mar 29, 2009, 6:07am EDT

Yes, indeed!
I call you poet.

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Danielle P. Mar 29, 2009, 7:12am EDT

I love it. Short, sweet and great descriptions of "all" of who you are.

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Richard B. Mar 29, 2009, 7:20am EDT

nice

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Mar 29, 2009, 7:25am EDT

Wondrous description of an someone who can be whomever to whomever. And follow the promts!

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Kathryn E. Mar 29, 2009, 7:46am EDT

I like the freshness and originality of this. Wonderful job.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Chuck L. Mar 29, 2009, 10:06am EDT

Kathryn - I am honored. Thank you.

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Stirling D. Mar 29, 2009, 1:01pm EDT

Ego. You really nailed it, Chuck. I like this.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 29, 2009, 2:20pm EDT

Great poem. Thank you for sharing in our group.

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Haim Kadman Mar 29, 2009, 2:46pm EDT

A lovely poem indeed.

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Elizabeth H. Mar 29, 2009, 2:47pm EDT

That was sweet. Thanks for sharing.

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Janie E. Mar 29, 2009, 3:20pm EDT

Great write!! Congratulations on winning Nation's contest!

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Misty W. Mar 29, 2009, 4:30pm EDT

wonderful poem

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chelsie t. Mar 29, 2009, 10:17pm EDT

~Thanks for sharing with WFYB!~

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The Wassners, People Who Care About You!!!! Mar 30, 2009, 2:04am EDT

Thank you so very much for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!
never dwell on one obstacle too long for tomorrow is another day

I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then, whenever doubt, anxiety or fear try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal - and soon they'll forget my number.

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Joseph Breunig Mar 30, 2009, 9:17am EDT

An enjoyable piece, that unfolds some of the layers of life; it's more complex than we realize at times. --Joe

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Rachel W. Mar 30, 2009, 2:37pm EDT

Nice

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Lee Y. Mar 30, 2009, 2:55pm EDT

Very niiice :)

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Patty Mayonaise Mar 30, 2009, 4:04pm EDT

lovely

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Chuck L. Mar 30, 2009, 7:59pm EDT

Madame Missou... Exactly!

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JoAnne D. Mar 30, 2009, 9:03pm EDT

You must have had some help getting there.
That's a great depiction of EGO.

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