Comment from RoostyNester

Excellent

I liked your poem. It appears that brother Sam was buried, but you still have him with you in spirit! Your poem was light and your rhyme was perfect! It has bounce with rhythm. It also tells a good story. Well chosen words.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2016

Thank you, RN, for the really nice review. Bill

Comment from Bollie

Excellent

This is a clever it flows nicely because all of the rhyming makes sense and isn't forced. The ending is perfect. You did a really great job.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2016

Thank you, Bollie, For the excellent review. Bill

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A well-written poem. When we know our time have come we will say a last prayer in hope to safe our souls after we took our last breath.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2016

Thank you, Sandra, For the excellent review. Bill

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Yep, you done good with this one, Bill. Your unique wit and humour shine through like a wink and nod with Brother Sam.

Keep 'em coming.

Gloria

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2016

Thank you, Gloria, for the excellent review. Bill

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

This is what I'm talkin' about, Bill. Your wit digs deep ... as deep as the legal hole the county dug.

As far as meter goes, the last two lines could probably stand a tweaking

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2016

Thank you, Jay, for the excellent and helpful review. You are so right on the meter. Bill

Comment from Ginger Banks

Excellent

A wonderful poem, full of meaning and also some sadness. The ending is very upbeat though too. So it has a full round of feelings ensconced within. Thank you for sharing this again.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2016

Thank you, Ginger, for the excellent review. Bill

reply by Ginger Banks on 11-Jul-2016

You're welcome.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

I would pay big bucks to listen in on one of your conversations with old Sammy. He no doubt died as he lived, in the throes of his addiction. Many of us will no doubt die as the result of the thing we are addicted to. In view of mine I can only say, what a way to go.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2016

Thank you, nomi, for the excellent review. Bill

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very interesting poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery with your words. I enjoyed reading and reviewing it. Teri

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2016

Thank you, Teri, for giving this a look. Bill

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

A short but very poignant and powerful poem, Bill.
It could be about a beloved family member who got mixed up with the wrong crowd which ultimately cost him his life.
Or, it could just as easily pertain to a local news story you once saw.
Regardless of the inspiration which prompted you to write this, it's a poetic proclamation packing punch.
Good writing. Thanks for resurrecting it to share with us all.
~Dean

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2016

Thank you, Dean, for giving this a look. Bill

reply by Dean Kuch on 11-Jul-2016

Sure thing, Bill.

Comment from VictoriaJoyce

Excellent

There you go again, writing something 'creative' with a twist of humor thrown in. Keep writing and keep enjoying life. Till I run across another one of your posts....

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2016

Thank you, Victoria, for giving this a look. Bill