I just returned from visiting
my sister in Virginia.
I soon run out of
fingers and toes
and hairs on my head
and teeth
in my mouth
and questionable skill
with my handheld
calculator
to add up the multitudes…
the many who have been blessed,
me included,
by my sister,
a lovely sanctified woman
who can’t find
the time in her day
to do unto
herself
as she unselfishly
does unto others.
She is called by name
Esther Mae,
though she prefers Esther,
likened to
good Queen Esther
who, as is written in the Book,
found favor
in the eyes of all
who saw her.
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Reviewed by blue soplain (Reader)
Reviewed on October 5, 2008
wasnt it esther who had another name first? before she went to the king??? hm mm . .
i lvoe the soft reminiscent respect and adoration; how even ehr anme implies gratitude and grace. .. . as you pen her otline for us to trace. .. .
yep.
ness
I just loved this, Gene.. I have read it several times and it reminds me of someone in my own life.. thank you for sharing this gem and these thoughts of your sister..
Gene - The understated tone of this poem only adds to the effectiveness of its praise. Liked the way you rephrased "Do unto others..." to point out what a generous person your sister is. The concluding reference to good Queen Esther adds to the power of your praise.- David
adequate verbiage to properly describe the wonderful people in our lives always is at its best, wanting -- would you not agree? -- your dear sister fits the mold of my own mother remarkably well -- and her name, so befits the soul of her, Esther -- a great tribute to your obviously more than deserving sister Gene -- peace and long days filled with life's simplest pleasures -- JMW
Gene, if the visit to Virginia produced nothing else worthwhile, and I'm sure it did, it gave us this marvellous tribute to a real woman, a true Esther, caring, compassionate, selfless, and you honour her remarkably well.
John
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 29, 2008
What a sweet man you are,lovely writing..I hope my last poem puts a smile on your face sweetie....stay safe and well always...Hugss,much love too you
aaaww shucks Gene waht a special way to tribute your sister,nicely done,I'm feelign all warm and fuzzy,,,,seriously nice to see families honor each other,
stan
... now THIS I can believe is no flight of fancy, no fict-fact skilled piece of well-crafted imagination! This woman lives and breathes - even more so through this affectionate tribute by her brother, of all people! (Sorry, but I am kid sister to three elder brothers, so I know just how much of an accolade this is!). And it seems that her name is just right, for such a woman is born "for such a time as this" - we could do with a great many Esthers to perform the devotional role of love and care that your sister does. God bless her - and you, Gene! TY Kate xx
Sounds very much like she has found favor in yours also brother. How wonderful to have the love of a sibling. She is going to love this beautiful heartfelt write and cherish it always. Love, Bonnie
Let this coming of age story of a boy named Bean take you back to a simple time. Set in a small southern town in the 1960's, encircled by a river and gleaming white cotton fields.
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i lvoe the soft reminiscent respect and adoration; how even ehr anme implies gratitude and grace. .. . as you pen her otline for us to trace. .. .
yep.
ness
Myrna
Sandie Angel :o)
Regis
creative and effective.
Axilea
John
Newfie hugs, Rose
stan
Mary
Cheers,
Dan
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.