He knows fish and women fling themselves
up and over stones to where darkness leads them
by desperate hand so Destiny can be filled.
He knows Fate’s fine fingers holding the nape of his shirt
while his feet tread air. He does. He knows
what is gold and what is fool, for he has tested them
with his teeth and a bright torch that defines
their fineness. Oh, yes, he knows how to watch
for that piece of Godness in a good soul;
that flame that his hand reached out to touch
and was not burned. Ah, yes, he learned well
in his fateful stumble into knee-deep water,
that sometimes you have to save yourself.
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You know, tomisb has been my mentor and my friend for some years now, and I have admired and respected him like no one else in this lifetime.....
I have seen him in good and in bad, and everything you have mentioned here about him is so damned true it is scary; however, when one has a friend like tomisb, you know for sure that you will have him forever.....
I thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute of a magnificent friend with me and many others on this site.....
Be blessed with love, light and all things good.....
Your friend,
AngelicMistress...Tanya
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This is a beautiful poem, written for One who is so deserving. You have captured His essence, His heart, and His character. Thank You for such a beutiful tribute to the man i call my Master. *Hugs*
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Master Poet, Master Boss? LOL... I am sure he is good at both. Ty....
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"Ah, yes, he learned well
in his fateful stumble into knee-deep water,
that sometimes you have to save yourself."
this is good/ it discribes him well. thanks for sharing and glad we have a mutual friend.
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Thank you for your comments. He is a favorite of mine.
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so loveley
tom,
you deserve such a wonderful poem written for you.
you are everyones angel here.
love
candy
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It is wonderful to see just how many friends tom has... no wonder he is on my favorites
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Well written with sincerity felt,good usage of grammar and alliteration.The poem places the friend at the podium for overcoming trials and tribulations and indeed sometimes you have to save the self,liked the phrase pen friend favourite too.
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got that right... we can not help anyone else until we have saved ourself
ty.
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my dear and beloved sister, friend/poetesse
only you can express in such eloquent words exactly what so many others [including myself] think of this man. He does walk on this Earth as someone that has well aquainted the night, but always walks and shares a light amongst so many people and he touches them where few others can. A beauty of a write. For me to think ........that I had two of those lights[you as well] so close to me is as if I felt the warmth and it lingers,
much love always
xoxoxoxoxo
reenie
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thank you pen friend. I had no idea he meant so much to so many, truly..I was simply following the directions of my Muse.
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Experience is such a swift teacher, but our Tomis has had an unusual amount of challenges to test his metal and humanity. Like others, I have been touched by his insight, heart, and extended hand. And he does tell it like it is. HE is a bright torch... and not easily extinguished!
Love him to pieces!
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Again, another pen friend I know who knows Tomisb. We do miss so many chances to get acquainted with others sometimes.
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Wow this is a wonderful dedication to a man who is beyond worthy of it. He is a fine friend to a lot of people and I think you did a swell job on this poem.
I think you are a good poet and you have done justice to dedications. Keep it up!
Amadahy
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ty, friend poet. It does my heart good to see you all add your honor to this poet.
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Yes...he knows all of this and so much more. He is a bright star that shines even when the azure sky blends with the blue jay, and how to write poetry that tickles the spin. Our dearest is this and that of the cosmos, without ever leaving the ground. I pray he remains as level as the horizon, and never stops being the man he is.
This is a wonderful depiction of a man that is a wonder, and a gentle spirit. Thanks for writing this of our friend. Tom is the best!
Much Love ♥
Renee
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ty, another of my favorites. How much goes on beyond our knowing..but , sometimes, we are touched to do something..such as this..and look at all of you gather to agree. Makes one feel even better about writing it.
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Excellent Write
Ever so beautiful to give this poem truly as a gift. A wise man indeed. I felt honored to read that such a man does exist in the world today. Reality I love reality but I hate to be knee deep in shame or greif. Tomisb sent me this, so thank you for this excellent tribute to Tomisb!! Great poetry thank you for sharing your gift!
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Youa re wlecome...there ar few times we get to do such, but when that time hits..it is important to follow that direction..I am pelased that so many have added a note to this poem for him.
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You captured the man quite well. Congrats.
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ty pen friend.
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Ah, our friend Tom...Your poem captures him so well!
It amazes me...Just recently, I was feeling down and he sent me words to console me (which he often has) but this time, he really spoke to my heart giving me examples from his own experience...But, Tom is not only there when you need a friend, he is there when you didn't even know you did. So many times I began to feel sad or woke up in a mood, and there comes a sweet uplifting note to make me smile...Thank you for honoring our friend and a wonderful poet...
Lynda
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A the sign of a true soul....beign there when you do not even know you needed them. What a great thing to say of him.
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You captured the man well, I must say...What we would do without him I do not know...a better friend would be hard to find...well done, sister.
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ty, another favorite of mine....how little we know of each other.
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Ah Carol, you capture his soul as maybe only others see it for he is too humble to espouse it so. Love, C
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Well, he can e as humble as he wishes, but it is here in black and white that he means much to many.
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A wise man..Such a beautiful piece..
I think you have captured what we all have come to know..Blessings and enrichment of souls
Beautiful
Peace
~A~
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Wow! I too know the poet she speaks of and I must agree this is very much like the man, but I see a human beyond the poetry just like these words. I love what you have composed in tribute to Tomisb. Beautifully penned.
excellent read & write...Write ON!.......novy
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what a beautiful, poignant
well thought out tribute... I must admit... I am jealous... I wish that I could have captured him this well in a poem... but there you have it... you said it, thought provoking and truthful to the core...
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this indeed speaks so much like my wonderful friend.
awesome job a very captivating piece.
great job and best of luck.
Tory
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"Ah, yes, he learned well
in his fateful stumble into knee-deep water,
that sometimes you have to save yourself."
I once told someone that it was as though we were all on the shoreline, shouting encouragement...but that it was up to them to swim the distance. This is an immaculate tribute to Tom, my Friend. I see he loves it & well he should. Wanda
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This is such a show of love in friendship. I know the pen of Shewolf and she writes from the heart and soul.
Soulful Woman
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All the wisdom should perish from one moment of ignorance or foolishness. We are all a stumble away from the street. We are a mis-step away from the end of this journey. I have been at the edge of the night of no dreams more often then most. Your words catch a part of me that few can put into words, let alone see.
I am honored and deeply touched. I do not what, if anything, I have done, being me, to have you see so deep. That your words speak so much truth tells not only of me but of you as well. The winds that hold magic and the wells that let us see have crossed your soul and left tracks. My house is always open and my fire never cold should you visit. My strength is yours should you ever need.
Love, Tom B.
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My Sister of the Soul sees us with such clarity even in the deepest of darknesses, my Friend. She knows what she's talkin' 'bout. Wanda
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