Family Verse

I wanted to post this poem for everyone...those that the poem is about have seen this already, so here goes...

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My Family Tree

Dad

You’re a piece of me
And I a piece of you
Such a young man
And a dedicated dad
You gave up a life
That belonged to you
And worked hard for us
It’s what you knew
And it’s your gift
To boys that will be
Simply your proud legacy
So I’d like you to know
How much a hero
You always will be
To your five sons
But especially me


Mom

You’re a piece of me
And I a piece of you
Such a young woman
To be handed this crew
You loved our dreams
And listened to screams
From you we were born
And are forever indebted
We will never forget it
This truth will never fade
Inside us you will not age
So I’d like you to know
How much a hero
You always will be
To your five sons
But especially me


Matt

You’re a piece of me
And I a piece of you
My first friend in life
And my little brother too
We shared young years
Good times laughs tears
This nothing can change
Not even our old age
And as we live love on
Please see in us
Brothers till infinity
So I’d like you to know
How much a hero
You always will be
To your four brothers
But especially me


Joe

You’re a piece of me
And I a piece of you
So much like I can be
And rareness that is you
We shared the ocean
Our gift to each other
We will always be surfing
As lifelong brothers
Our bond is the sea
And it goes on forever
Just like bro’s should be
So I’d like you to know
How much a hero
You always will be
To your four brothers
But especially me


Tom

You’re a piece of me
And I a piece of you
A magic gift to us
And my third pal to be
We shared a rhythm
And thumping bass beat
You create from the heart
With talent we can see
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Brother you are art
In our priceless treasury
So I’d like you to know
How much a hero
You always will be
To your four brothers
But especially me


Mikey

You’re a piece of me
And I a piece of you
Born last into our life
You live on in infamy
We shared a closeness
That cannot be known
And have a bond
Not of flesh and bone
Your years on earth
Changed all for better
Fly sweet angel keep watch
So I’d like you to know
How much a hero
You always will be
To your four brothers
But especially me

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I am off for my hegira and will be posting as often as I can. Computer access will be less than daily, maybe only weekly sometimes, so check back here once in a while. The stories can only get better from this point forward. The journey ahead is filled with opportunity.

Ciao from the coconut! Pura Vida!