Reception Improving (testimony)

Doug Blair 1951 (London)



Am I getting through?
You must hear this
Or so I think.
Take a long drink
Of the Good Stuff
Have not heard enough
About Him.
The One I like to call
My valiant Elder Brother.
Big Guy, and wise.
Hardened to the elements.
Always picture Him
In the thirties age group.
Leading a small troop
Of simple men.
Coming up born again.
Their foulups removed
And loyalties proved
In things of anguish, challenge
And unthinkable Victories.
They might have called Him
Shepherd
Rabbi
Prophet
Light of the World
True Vine
Living Waters.
Resurrection and Life
Spotless Lamb slaughtered.

But I still like
Elder Brother the best.
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Written on January 27, 2023

Submitted by dougb.21370 on January 27, 2023

Modified by dougb.21370 on January 27, 2023

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Stanza Lengths 29, 2

Doug Blair

Doug was once a lawyer. Frustrated. Went broke 1987. Turned to manufacturing. People talked straight. Worked hard. Listened when appropriate. Lead Hand Shipper and Workplace Safety. Married to Hilary 1974. Two kids Lauren and Jordan. Poet. Photographer. Hiker-photographer. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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