The scar that showed on my brother started above his left eye and cut deep into his hair. “Women love it!” he winked, wagging one brow that conspired to meet with one doomed to arch forever as if amused. His espresso eyes were capable of snapping or putting you on the floor. Time to watch was when laughter blinked off, leaving black ice. Having gone under the knife five times had not robbed him of "the Gangster Look," wag-wag. "What I get for hitching a ride in a Volkswagen bug to-the-ceiling with other clowns mustered out in Texas -- hoo-HA! "Haven't lived 'til you find a f***in' helicopter an inch from your nose. . .WHUPWHUPWHUPWHUP" Lucky to be alive, he is assured by doctors big on hems and haws. It is complicated, son. Ahem-harumph. Frontal lobe controls emotions, muttermutt–. . ."?early damage?" Were you perhaps battered as a chil–. . .200 IQ a shame. Understand you memorized a book at three. Read it upside down? . That he lasted until age 38 was major. "Great teacher, great clinician, and could he draw and write. Why, why, why would he take his life? What on earth could have gone wrong?" "If, if, if." If they had been there from the beginning, they would have known it took somersaults, headstands and tightwire acts just to stay sane. Rightside-up was not an option.
. . .see you in every dark little boy. Flower-stem neck suddenly grows stubble and a "gat." “Take THAT ! Ackackackack!" “Cat-fight over me, acourse. Heh-heh-heh."
With the emotions of now, describing the life long impressions and feelings, "Clown, Gangster, Clown" depicted the loss of a treasured One, but let the world know that an eternal memory will be kept heartily... "Always make me laugh, Bro./Always make me laugh."
THOSE THAT WERE LOVED WILL NEVER DIE. THOSE THAT LOVE WILL NEVER LOSE
Phyllis, what sadness to have lost such a brother... Yet you have written what he would have wanted as a tribute. It shows love, laughter and the insanity of life. Hugs to you.
Heartbreaking write, Pea; you are always in my prayers. God be with you during this time of grief!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears <
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on March 8, 2006
Gotta love it! Don't believe I have laughed so hard as I read a poem about someone's death in my life. I love you for the wit and charm and understanding the fact that he would have wanted it this way. Still . . . sorry for the loss.
Intelligent, strong master links in the chain are sometimes the ones that break. Great memories of the past still flourish, Pea. Clown, Gangster, Clown communicates a lot. I identify precisely with where this is coming from. To lighten things up a bit, a piece about Charlie Brown.
"You're a good man, Charlie Brown! You have humility, nobility, and a sense of honor that is very rare indeed. You are kind to all the animals and every little bird. With a heart of gold, every single, solitary word, You bravely face adversity. You're cheerful through the day. You're thoughtful, brave, and courteous, You're a good man, Charlie Brown. You're a prince, and a prince could be king. With a heart such as yours, you could open any door."
Asa D Seeley, a young Afro American man, shares his struggle to leave his past behind as he reaches for his future. In his one-of-a-kind style, he searches for answers...from the visible & invisible. A Memoir in Poetical/Prose form.
The true story of Cheryl Pierson Cuccio who made headlines in 1986 and her husband Rob Cuccio. Cheryl was abused sexually and physically and Rob died for 43 minutes on Cheryl's 43rd birthday.
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With the emotions of now, describing the life long impressions and feelings, "Clown, Gangster, Clown" depicted the loss of a treasured One, but let the world know that an eternal memory will be kept heartily... "Always make me laugh, Bro./Always make me laugh."
THOSE THAT WERE LOVED WILL NEVER DIE. THOSE THAT LOVE WILL NEVER LOSE
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
love and peace, Carole
Peace. Joyce
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears <
"You're a good man, Charlie Brown! You have humility, nobility, and a sense of honor that is very rare indeed. You are kind to all the animals and every little bird. With a heart of gold, every single, solitary word, You bravely face adversity. You're cheerful through the day. You're thoughtful, brave, and courteous, You're a good man, Charlie Brown. You're a prince, and a prince could be king. With a heart such as yours, you could open any door."
Sage
A heartfelt, poignant tribute to your brother, movingly penned. I'm sorry for your loss.
(((((HUGS))))) and more (((((HUGS))))), and much love, Karla. >tears <