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About Me
- Eric Valentine
- I have been a bit of a World traveler. I was born in England and at age 32 moved to Canada. More recently this last few years I have come down with a debilitating illness that although it has no cure it can be managed sensibly. My interests now are my lovely wife Elizabeth, nature and music. I love writing at which I am always working on improving.
I am a Proud Member of The Shameless Lions Writing Circle
Sangilak
He burst forth from the past to now
Fiercely proud, strong, erect.
His torso adorned and glowing still,
Remnants of the days of battle royal,
The figures, depicting scars from days of old.
I first saw him standing there -
Covered it seemed in a hue of snow?
On his chest emblazoned in red,
“Is that a red maple leaf I see,
Or some such facsimile ?”
I said astounded! ~ hesitantly, ~
“You are Canadian ~ aren’t you”
SangilakHe burst forth from the past to now
Fiercely proud, strong, erect.
His torso adorned and glowing still,
Remnants of the days of battle royal,
The figures, depicting scars from days of old.
I first saw him standing there -
Covered it seemed in a hue of snow?
On his chest emblazoned in red,
“Is that a red maple leaf I see,
Or some such facsimile ?”
I said astounded! ~ hesitantly, ~
“You are Canadian ~ aren’t you”
Shameless Lions Award
6 comments:
Nice to see you are posting on Eric's blog. Thanks for sharing this series of shots.
Rest in peace, Eric. What a beautiful place to rest. My thoughts are also with your family at this time.
I will really miss your comments on my blog and your emails, always encouraging and warm. You were the most loyal reader, and your visits were always much appreciated.
Go well, my friend, and know that your writing brought smiles and tears, always the good test. I will never forget the spirit behind Scattered Chatter.
Seamus.
Bless you Elizabeth, you made Eric's last 8 years a time of great happiness, filled with much love, and joy. You made his desired send-off a happening of great sensitivity and beauty. Thank you for sharing him with us - he will be remembered.
Good to see you here. Eric is not forgotten to be remembered, he is not a history to become our memory, he is always here within the fold of eternity, and I know I will breath him every second. God bless.
[Sigh}
Eric, I shall miss you. I greatly enjoyed your writings here and your comments on my site as well.
PipeTobacco
http://frumpyprofessor.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts.
Elizabeth
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