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The Precious Few
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In honor of my dear friend who departed earth yesterday.

In my time

countless men have I met

the names of few

remain fresh

and their good deeds

even less

I can easily number

and review

those few

the special souls

men of honesty

men of great compassion for all

Christian souls

who proudly display

love of their fellow man

wearing it on their cuff

as it were

within the gleam

of their eyes

it is a suite they wear

proudly

each and every day

not occasionally

nor casually

clothes they don

from the inside out

threads woven by their souls

not the threads of simple men

its core is golden

and pure

never intended as a cloak

a weave that lets what is within

show through for all to view

these God fearing few

men that will live

and remain fresh

in my memory

the presious few

my friend

Richard West

is among

that elite group

 

 


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 Reviews of "The Precious Few"
Reviewed on July 28, 2008
Jon:

This is a wonderful tribute to your friend. You two are lucky to have known each other and become friends.

May God continue to bless you both!

Sandie Angel

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on July 27, 2008
Jon - please accept my condolences. Your tribute to Richard speaks of integrity, honor and Christian attitude that each of us should emulate. I believe that you, too, possess these attributes.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed on July 26, 2008
What a wonderful tribute to a great friend! Love the way you weave words with the colors of love and compassion and thanks for the message dear friend

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on July 22, 2008
...you have beautifully penned the very fabric...of one...given the light of rememberance...wings of friendship...tribute of forever.
beautiful Jon...
John

Reviewed by Theresa Koch
Reviewed on July 22, 2008
Nice I enjoyed this

Reviewed on July 21, 2008
They are indeed precious and few, yet isn’t it amazing how they do stand out, warm and glowing amidst many misty and cold clouds… I am blessed to have known and still know such angels, including thee… beautiful tribute Jon. Blessings, Janice

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 21, 2008
An honest and fine tribute; a gift well shared, Jon. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Gerard Gauthier (Reader)
Reviewed on July 21, 2008
This is a great tribute Jon...your words have found their way down to the core of the man “clothes they don from the inside out” what a great thing to say about someone...sorry for your loss...Gerard

Reviewed on July 21, 2008
Jon,
This Tribute Is Spoken With Honor & Respect Worn By The Sheilds Of Your Heart
My Deepest Empathy For Your Loss & Embrace You With Much Peace To Your Heart
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on July 20, 2008
Jon,
Awesome tribute to Richard. I also had a wonderful Christian lady I used to work with, we became great friends. I lost her to cancer a few years ago but the memories are still fresh in my mind. This poem reminded me of Shelia. I've heard God picks the most beautiful flowers, <not always only beautiful from the outside but he sees our hearts>. Richard and Shelia are in a much happier place today. God bless you for this write.

Blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 18, 2008
Jon, this is a splendid tribute to your friend! You have my condolences and prayers for your loss!...ET

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on July 18, 2008
His Legacy will live on,,, such a noble man,,, Your words are so beautiful and sincere,, My prayers are with you at this difficult hour.
Christine

Reviewed on July 18, 2008
So sorry for your loss, Jon; you are indeed in my prayers/thoughts today! May God give you the peace and comfort that passes all understanding!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on July 17, 2008
Oh Jon, I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend and your words do him justice. His love of God and life comes through and your heart ache too. Robert and I will keep you and your friend Richard in our thoughts and prayers as he journeys home.....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on July 17, 2008
Jon,

I'm so sorry for your loss. :( Effectively penned rememberance - and yet, there's hope of a glorious reunion when your time comes. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Please convey my condolences to Mr. West's family.

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 17, 2008
A glorious epitaph, one from the heart, picture perfect but nothing forced.
John

Reviewed on July 17, 2008
What a beautiful tribute to your friend. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mary

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on July 17, 2008
And a precious tribute, Jon, to your dear friend.


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