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Goodbye My Darling Brother Jim

A tribute to my brother

42 total reviews 
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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I am so very sorry for you in your pain. This is I pray you will be able to travel safely and calmly, and will give you a special thought on Wednesday. You are my second Fan Story friend who has been able to write so quickly about the loss of a sibling. I envy you both this release.
When we lost my brother it was nearly seven years before I could write the first word, and in the meantime I was torn apart from within. Now I am slowly compiling a tribute to his life, which is enabling me to remember him without agony.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Katherine,
    Thank you for your review it is very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
reply by Katherine M. (k-11) on 08-Nov-2020
    don't worry about replies, just re-centre yourself at this difficult time
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Thank you
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
Exceptional
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A very well-written heartfelt poem and letter to your dear brother. Every word touched my heart and the tears are flowing freely. Once again, my condolences to you and your family.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
    Hi Sandra,
    Thank you for your review and six stars They are very much appreciated
    I am sorry for my late reply but I was attending
    my brothers funeral this week. My husband and I
    needed to travel over 1500kls interstate to attend
    under difficult Quarantine requirements.
    However with much hassle we arrived the day before
    Jim had a beautiful funeral service
    and I was privileged to do his eulogy
    Then we had to come straight home another 1500kls
    I will miss my brother very much

    Christine 7/11/2020
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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These are heartfelt words Christine and I am so sorry for your loss. Your brother was well loved and will be missed and your words brought a tear to my eye here, I wish you well in this hour of need, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    Thank you Dolly for your review and kind words yes my tears are often shed But he made me smile Cheers Chrisxx
Comment from LisaMay
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Your poem shows your love and connection with your brother in a very authentic, moving manner. I send a comforting hug and prayers for your loss. The tears will flow, but as you also mention, there were tears of laughter to cherish. Hold tight to the good memories.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    Thank you Lisa for your comforting words and review and yes oh boy did we have great laughs I will miss him greatly Cheers Chrisxx
reply by LisaMay on 01-Nov-2020
    I can see how stressful all that red tape is being. Safe travels to the funeral. Where do you have to drive to... or can you fly?
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    No Lisa we are driving from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour a good 20 hrs and we are going today to drive to the NSW border and stay in Sheparton and start our big trip tomorrow and Tuesday
    All ready to go with permits etc yesterday then the bloody tell us at 3pm on Sat arvo we had to have a Covid test sat
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    No Lisa we are driving from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour a good 20 hrs and we are going today to drive to the NSW border and stay in Sheparton and start our big trip tomorrow and Tuesday
    All ready to go with permits etc yesterday then the bloody tell us at 3pm on Sat arvo we had to have a Covid test so we have been waiting all day I am so angry and now we face a race with time to get there on time and a long drive tonight to the border
    Your comforting hug doesnt cone wit a bottle of wine
    Chris
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    No Lisa we are driving from Ballarat to Coffs Harbour a good 20 hrs and we are going today to drive to the NSW border and stay in Sheparton and start our big trip tomorrow and Tuesday
    All ready to go with permits etc yesterday then the bloody tell us at 3pm on Sat arvo we had to have a Covid test so we have been waiting all day I am so angry and now we face a race with time to get there on time and a long drive tonight to the border
    Your comforting hug doesnt cone wit a bottle of wine
    Chris
reply by LisaMay on 01-Nov-2020
    You'll need a whole vat of vino to feel more mellow. It's awful getting stuffed around at such a time. That's one helluva long drive to do. i hope you have a couple of drivers to share hours with. Good luck, god bless xx
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    Yes we will share the drive As we take my Mazda 3 it is a good little car and also economical
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    Hi Lisa Yes we will share the drive in my Mazda 3 a good little economical car we will get there but still waiting for my Covid teat results
    Greg?s was Neg Surprise Surprise Hmmmmm
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    Hi Lisa Yes we will share the drive in my Mazda 3 a good little economical car we will get there but still waiting for my Covid teat results
    Greg?s was Neg Surprise Surprise Hmmmmm
reply by LisaMay on 01-Nov-2020
    Are those tests free?
Comment from lyenochka
Exceptional
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Thank you for sharing from your heart, Christine! Loved how you ended it with a sending of this heart-felt letter to be mailed to the wind. I'm sure he will read every word. May God enfold all of you and your family with comfort and assurance of His loving care.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    Hi Helen, Many many thanks for your lovely review and kind words for tribute to my brother I am so heartbroken but writing soothes me also
    Your six stars make me glad and Letter already received Cheers Chris xx
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Touching tribute--heartbreaking--condolences--agonizing all the red ape due to Coronaphobia--I love your plan to mail the letter to Jim--hope he gets it ASAP. So sorry.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 01-Nov-2020
    Thank you Elizabeth Your review is very appreciated and yes he has already received it
    Cheers Christine
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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This is such a moving, sincere, lovely piece. Through the use of specific details, you have conveyed a powerful message about the close relationship of you and your brother

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
    Thank you Janice I am heartbroken but appreciate your review
    Cheers Chris
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
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First of all sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute to your brother. Nicely written poem. Great flow and rhyme scheme. very lovely artwork as well.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
    Hi Joanne Thank you so much For your review I am heartbroken but Thought he deserves recognition Cheers Christine
Comment from donnadiann
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Christine, your love for your brother, Jim, shines through this whole poem, and your expression of how he loved you is well written. The rhyming is very well done. A look back into you and your brother's life together is very emotional as well. So very sorry for your of your brother.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
    Hi Donnadiann Thank you so very much for your lovely review and for the six stars my brother was certainly worthy of then With much appreciation
    Cheers Christine
Comment from Rosemary wanjiru
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The poem is great. Sad, touching, and heartwarming. It brings tears to my eyes and it so wonderfully portrays life and reality The photo is nice too. It's a but long though.

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 Comment Written 31-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020
    Hi Rosemary Thank you for your review I could have written screeds however appreciate your time Cheers Christine