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Elder
like the Elder tree
you fed me berries
that kept me alive
hid me in your branches
when I was my most broken
you are my oldest and dearest friend
understood me when I could
barely form a coherent sentence
gave me shade
to grown in
a place for my blossoms to bloom
a place where the sun couldn't burn
my newly formed buds
I have a love for you
that makes you uncomfortable
you shy away from such confessions
so quick with the humor
also fast to debate with such passion
you're my friend
you held me up when I was weak
opposed my self destruction
always told me how things were straight up
no sissy chaser to soften the blow
for this and so many reasons I respect you
you've cut a path
in a territory that would strangle most
with your deep intelligence
my friend, my confidant, my Elder tree
Published 3rd Feb 2017
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Anonymous
3rd Feb 2017 6:07am
A tribute of beautiful words.
Such lovely, heartfelt detail.
Such lovely, heartfelt detail.
4th Feb 2017 8:48pm
3rd Feb 2017 6:12am
Hullo
very humbling words, Brenda, and I thank you for them muchly
I remember it like it was yesterday, I'd joined a couple of days into kicking the fairy liquid, and felt like shit. a couple of days later I kicked sleepers and valium ..fuck me, that was a bit if a trial
it was made a whole lot easier when we talked. you're a legend. god bless your alcoholic liver
*hat tip*
very humbling words, Brenda, and I thank you for them muchly
I remember it like it was yesterday, I'd joined a couple of days into kicking the fairy liquid, and felt like shit. a couple of days later I kicked sleepers and valium ..fuck me, that was a bit if a trial
it was made a whole lot easier when we talked. you're a legend. god bless your alcoholic liver
*hat tip*
3rd Feb 2017 6:23am
thank you Eamonn I was fresh kicking the juice myself.. you understood my scribbles and was so supportive I owe my early days of survival to you and your encouragement.. I can't say enough what that meant and means to me.. love Brenda
3rd Feb 2017 10:37am
It's an amazing thing to find this kind of
relationship, Crim, the kind that lasts a lifetime.
Such a beautifully written piece, talented lady...
relationship, Crim, the kind that lasts a lifetime.
Such a beautifully written piece, talented lady...
4th Feb 2017 8:49pm
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4th Feb 2017 8:50pm
thank you John though it's only my poetic buds we're talking about :) love Crim
3rd Feb 2017 1:13pm
I appreciate this ink Brenda
You remind me of me , good and evil but mostly good
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You remind me of me , good and evil but mostly good
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4th Feb 2017 8:50pm
3rd Feb 2017 3:13pm
It is said that a tree with strong roots laughs at storms. This was the tree's gift to you, that you, too, learn to laugh at the storms and survive.
4th Feb 2017 8:51pm
thank you Sage One that is a wonderful way to see things.. giving me a different perspective.. love Brenda
3rd Feb 2017 4:20pm
A very giving Tribute Brenda-This has kindness, love and respect throughout -Soothing Write Kidd-O!!!
4th Feb 2017 8:52pm
3rd Feb 2017 5:22pm
Wonderful that you had someone to stand by you and talk straight talk.
4th Feb 2017 8:53pm
thank you Jerry you've given me some wonderful straight talk too :) love Brenda
3rd Feb 2017 8:10pm
A fine tribute to a wise friend. He could be a mentor, father figure, possibly a lover, but always there for you. Wonderful work Crim. I'm getting a little elderly myself.
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Anonymous
4th Feb 2017 1:33am
My Beautiful Brenda....a splendid and heartfelt tribute to someone who holds significance to you here in this lovely write...you swept me in and I felt myself thinking of the one I feel has the same significance to me...beautiful my lovely one....
I love you
xoxo taryn
I love you
xoxo taryn
4th Feb 2017 8:57pm
thank you my beautiful one for showing love to this write.. he gave me encouragement when I was feeling so badly.. I love you.. xo Brenda
4th Feb 2017 4:38am
It's good to have someone strong by your side. Guiding and telling you what you need to hear.
4th Feb 2017 8:58pm
Anonymous
4th Feb 2017 4:13pm
Brenda.. beautiful tribute, such a passionate ink.. always nice to know, someone has your back.. very brilliant, as always.. love you!!
Dave
Dave
4th Feb 2017 9:12pm
thank you Dave he was here from the early days when I was at my weakest.. love you my brother.. xo Brenda
