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Sayonara Georg Mateos
by Patrick A Granfors → (All Poetry by Patrick A Granfors)
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I've been crushed at work the past couple of weeks and have had no free time for my Den friends. I see the light at the end of the tunnel but this news I could not leave unaddressed. For Georg, who I found inspiring, gentle, kind, with a truly wicked sense of humor. He has been missed and is irreplaceable.

Weeping sirens chanted a mournful sayonara

As his gentle sailor’s soul drifted slowly by

The jagged rocks no longer treacherous

The fog welcoming him home

So long away

The sea his only true love

Now rejoined for eternity

 

Neptune opened with two pair

Georg upped the ante with three of a kind

Neptune smiled, drew two, and raised

Knowing the Gods sometimes cheat

Georg took a deep breath, and drew one card

It was the King of Hearts, Georg’s card

 

With four kings, Georg won the first hand

And Neptune knew, from this moment forward

He had his hands full

 

 

Copyright 2011 Patrick Granfors

 


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 Reviews of "Sayonara Georg Mateos"
Reviewed by John Coppolella
Reviewed on October 7, 2011
thanks Patrick so now you have inspired me to post this:
Halloween is almost here,
Author's Den Ball's are near,
Old Georg's will be missed,
Or maybe he's only pissed,
No! he's really not dead,
Just messing with our head's
His spirit adrift in the mist.

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on September 20, 2011
I did not knoe Georg personally but I know he had great respect and admiration for each person who touched him on Author's Den. This not only says alot about the soul of Georg but much about the value of all of us as brothers and sisters sharing our writing, helping and encouraging eachother. Thank you Georg for making our world here a bit brighter. May we learn from a great man that each one of us counts much and can all contribute so much more than we even dreamed possible. Amen and God Bless his family and friends.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 11, 2011
A fine tribute, Patrick; Georg will be smiling. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on August 8, 2011
:) Great the way you ended that with a smile, Georg would've appreciated that. This is so warm and touching.

Reviewed by Chessly Nesci
Reviewed on August 8, 2011
Patrick, Georg is smiling right now reading your words. He was my first friend here when I lost my father and helped me through the pain with his humor. He will be forever missed by me. Take care, Chessly

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on August 8, 2011
I didn't know Georg, but apparently many here did and enjoyed his works. It sounds like he lived the life many wish for, so he can rest in peace with the sea. A fitting tribute.

Ron

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on August 8, 2011
Beautiful tribute....very clever writing, Patrick!

Anna

Reviewed on August 8, 2011
AWESOME Tribute to a Wonderful caring Sailor, loving sweet friend and writer! I have come to know over the years and was Blessed to know!~ I will miss Georg! and his humor and words and Emails and his Heart!but, he is with us in our Hearts FOREVERRRR! R.I.P. Georg!! The 'Angel' in you is looking down on us all in that fervent Love we come to know! oox Passionate_SHEE

Reviewed on August 7, 2011
AMEN PAT AMEN !

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on August 7, 2011
WELL DONE, PATRICK. I GUESS GEORG'S 'CHESS PARTNER', WHOM HE LOVED AND RESPECTED MUCH, DECIDED THAT HE WANTED GEORG TO COME AND ABIDE WITH HIM...PERMANENTLY. I DON'T THINK HE COMPLAINED TOO MUCH, 'CAUSE LIKE I SAID, THEY REALLY GOT ALONG SPLENDIDLY. SAYONARA, GEORG AND...REST WELL. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on August 7, 2011
I wish I had known him. I have heard so much about him.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on August 7, 2011
Well said Patrick. Very much to the point and in tune with the Georg I had, only barely, come to know. May he rest in peace. Thanks Dick

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on August 7, 2011
wonderful tribute

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on August 7, 2011
Terrific tribute to an amazing guy, Patrick. Georg managed to warm
the hearts and minds of the entire AD Family! He will do the same
cavorting with the God/desses ABOVE!
Thank you for with offering of closure; masterfully expressed.
Carolyn

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on August 7, 2011
Very nicely said about a great friend, Patrick. Well done.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on August 7, 2011
MY HEART IS FULL OF PAIN!!!!!!!!!! GEORG MATEOS ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY HEART!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on August 6, 2011
You knew Georg much better and longer than I had, yet, I found myself considering him as a friend from the first time he'd contacted me by way of a review. It was at that time that I knew here is a man's man. A man that can be trusted to do and say the right thing. I too have missed and will miss him. Wonderful words here Patrick, my friend.
Mark

Reviewed on August 6, 2011
:' (( We will never be the same...

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on August 6, 2011
You're right, the Gods are definitely in trouble now...if they are smart they will let YOU live forever...;-) Jurseeeeeeeeeey


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