About Eric Poem by jerry hughes

About Eric

Rating: 5.0


There is a similarity about them.
Eric, and my father.
Quiet men, who went about their lives
doing well for others.
Gentle men, who didn't seek rewards,
the doing would suffice.

When I talk with Eric,
memories of my father come flooding back.
The timbre of his voice,
an occasional gesture,
the size and shape of him.
I look forward to those moments joyously,
sometimes sadly.

My father's passing?
An unfathomable void.
To Eric, I repeat the words I spoke
the night my father died.
'Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.'


Eric Smith, friend and mentor, died on
January 4,2006 aged 92

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Con Nie 05 April 2007

Sorry about the loss of your friend Eric. And a nice tribute to Eric and to your dad. A touching poem. Sincerely, Connie Webb

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Alison Cassidy 06 April 2007

A masonic giant and a fine human being - I salute Eric's memory and thank you for penning this beautiful elegy. love, Allie xxxx

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Duncan Wyllie 06 April 2007

What amazingly special people, leaving an obvious mark on you, but then, special people do, and in doing so, live on Gentle men, who didn't seek rewards, the doing would suffice. This hurt to read, but am so much better of for reading it, Take care my friend, love duncan X

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Magda Graf 06 April 2007

'Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light.' Your moving poem brought these lines to my mind. A wonderful tribute to both your father and your friend. Love, Magda

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Oh wow, I am so impressed with your poem or rather your tribute to a very special Man! Your poem really hurts to read becuae I can relate to your pain from losing many love ones throughout my life...I am so sorry for your pain Jerry..so sorry. You have an amazing way with words, emotions and great imagery. Your work shows much talent and I thank you for sharing your talent in this piece...10 out of 10! Take care of U =Shelley=

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Simone Inez Harriman 05 November 2015

Beautifully, sadly penned. Thank you for sharing this exceptional poem Jerry.

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Mandi June 09 April 2013

A perfect way to remember a dear friend and companion. Eloquent and proudly written. Well done, Mr. Hughes.

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Patrick A. Martin 06 November 2009

Here's to two good men and another good man that remembers them.

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Jacqui Thewless 03 September 2009

Well done. 'And death shall have no dominion..' Well done, indeed.

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Emancipation Planz 22 May 2008

About..... yes.. irony here yet these are such encouraging spirited words 'rage, rage.....' and with it may apprehension dissipate.. I await your next write... meanwhile.. may you swallow and medicate on Peace filled calmness as your journey continues this week, aroha

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