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I had written a poem for bro before DS passed that I had planned to post in his FB wall after either they (bro and SIL) were finally found or formally pronounced. With his services now over, I will be posting it on his wall, and I wanted to share with you as I did with my poem to DS. Poems are a way for me to express feelings. (SIL's extensive family is posting enough tributes for her so I don't need to chime in there.)

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My heart is heavy with the loss of my big brother, my friend,

and time is needed for the hole in my heart to begin to mend.

As with Scott, you left me far too soon, too fast,

but Mom’s loving embrace is now holding you at long last.

Both my brothers are together once again,

in a place I do not yet dwell, but will in the end.

You were so much to so many and our sorrow is great,

but having had you in our lives leaves us in a richer state.

I will miss you more than most will possibly know,

the depth of our sibling bond stronger than what was allowed to show.

You can now fish to your heart’s desire and hike those mountains at will,

your adventures will continue simply because you cannot stand still.

Life will go on for the rest of us, as it inevitably does when loved ones pass,

but I am alone without either you or Scott to lovingly harass.

Little sisters do that, to remind you of my sibling role,

and I will one day be with you both, which will make my heart whole.

Just don’t expect me too soon my family, my loved ones, my friends,

as I still have many life adventures before I reach my own mortal end.

I will miss you, your smile, your laughter, your zest for life,

and I will never forget what you did for me in my moments of strife.

You will stay firmly lodged in my heart forever though you are gone,

now go grab your rod and your flies, and startle us all from above with a loud “Fish on!”

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Bro was an expert when it came to fishing, and loved nothing more than fishing or hiking in the mountains with DS. That was their "thing." And bro and I helped each other through the loss of our other brother some 29 years ago (also in a tragic accident) as well as our mother (6 years ago). He was my rock that I could always count on to be there for me...

That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing that.

My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family.

((((Phoenix))))

Your poem for your brother is touching and beautiful.

You remain in my thoughts every day. Sending you more strength.

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Lovely tribute to your big brother.

(((Phoenix)))

You are very gifted with your ability to write poetry. What a touching tribute.

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..your poem is 'perfect'..

..thinking of you.

smy

Beautiful (((Phoenix)))

Your poems are so beautiful. Your feelings come thru.

I am sending you prayers and hugs for today.

I wish we could help take some of the pain, and burden, from you. We would all do it in a heart beat.

You have shown the world such grace and strength thru these tragedies.

What an amazing woman you are.

sending strength.

Beautiful poem, Phoenix. Thank you for sharing.

I’ll be thinking of you on your Mothers Day. I hope you can draw some solace from your DDs. Your DS will be with you in spirit. Sending love and strength to you from this side of the world.

(((((Phoenix1))))

Phoenix your poems are beautiful and so touching. I hope you are finding some happiness in your motorcycle class today. Thinking about you this weekend.

You are in my thoughts this weekend. Sending you comfort and peace. ((((Phoenix))))

Sending prayers and hugs for today.

Hope you had a great time with DD's, and I know DS is looking down and smiling, saying "Way to go Mom! "

I hope you are able to catch your breath every now and then.

Sending strength.

Just more {{{hugs}}}.....

(((Phoenix1)))

((((Phoenix))))

I don't often come on the off topic thread, so didn't see this until today. What an unbelievably painful time for you. I can't even begin to imagine. Thinking of you here across the Pond.

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Phoenix-

I have been away for about a month. I was wondering if your brother and sil had been found so I checked in and was shocked to find this thread.

Like others have mentioned I feel like my own words can do little to comfort you but please know that you and your family are on our minds and in our warmest, comforting thoughts.

I am so sorry for all of your losses. I'm sorry for all the idiotic, disrespectful things you have had to deal with during this time.

I hope your daughters inherit your strength and grace. Your end of summer trip sounds like a fabulous idea.

Many hugs and much love to you, your girls, your father, and your DS's close friends.

(((((Phoenix1))))) I know today, much like everyday, is going to be difficult for you. We are thinking about you and holding you in our thoughts and prayers. My wish for you on Mothers Day is that you find a little joy and peace.

What a beautiful poem Phoenix. Thank you so much for opening your heart and sharing with us. Sending you love and wishing you will find peace on this day and the next. (((Phoenix)))

Sending light, love, strength, and peace.

More hugs.

K