Our Peter Murray
Our Peter Murray
By Linda R. O’Connell
In this humble town of ours so dear
This mans livelihood, so revered
Has there ever been a man so sweet?
Around the corner, on Linden street
The day breaks and rises at dawn
Beginning his day, and nary a yawn
Long hours seem to wade away,
No kinder man, throughout his day
Never a gripe or a mean word
From this man was ever heard
Familiar faces and happy smiles
This sweet man has so much style
The Captain knew, since he began
Peter would be a dedicated man
A pound of shrimp a lobster tail
An entire mackerel, to descale
Kindest words, and friendly hellos
Oh, upon us, what he bestows
This town is lucky, there is no one sweeter
Than this man that we call Peter.
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Happy Birthday Peter
I can almost remember #50.
Pete
thanks pete
he would appreciate it.
glad you liked the poem
Linda
Hey Linda Linda!
Are you speaking about my husband by any chance? 20 yrs younger but with the same qualities!
What a wonderful poem to write for your freind, very thoughtful of you.
Take care,
DEbs x
Debs
DEBS, Thank you so much. you know, just even a year ago, i wouldnt have been able to write something like this for a 50th birthday present, let alone stand up and read it infront of 50 people....it felt so great to be able to do this. Mostly great, to tell him how we all feel about him!
the whole town adores him!
debs i appreciate your comments always!
Linda
:)
Nice..
Nice poem... Big-Ups to the neighborhood shrimp-boater )-Miss Becca
Thanks
Thanks pajamamama...lol big ups is right!!!
hes the best!
thanks for commenting, i appreciate it
Linda
Linda....
this was so 'sweet'.....nice pleasant read....peace.
LOL
Thanks repenter...i used "sweet" a lot in this poem....but i couldnt help it cuz he is so sweet.
Thanks for reading and commenting. i appreciate it
Linda
I love this one, Linda...
this is a different style from your usual and it is very, very good. It reads well and says a lot. Nicely drawn character study with excellent rhymes.
joyce
thank you joyce
joyce, you are so nice to say that. i do like this style ...its fun! Thank you so much for reading my poem, i always appreciate what you have to say. This man, Peter is so nice. everyone here on this site would love him!
Linda
Lovely Piece!
Will he get to read this piece Linda? If he does I'm sure it will make his day! Lovely write!
Dave
Dave
Yes, actually I read it to him at the surprise party that was given for him last night. He was standing next to me holding the microphone as I read it to him. He was crying, he was so touched...you gotta know this guy..hes a sweetheart!
I read it nice and slow, And when I finished reading, 50 people stood up and clapped for Peter. It was an awesome feeling!
I made a copy and framed it for him and his dad wants one and Captain Marden himself...the owner of the fish market.
Peter is truly an example of a loving soul in this town!
"The Real Deal", kind of person
Thanks Dave for reading it and liking it
I appreciate your comments!
Linda
:*)
:)
Ronald J. Edwards
Trinity Ink
http://trinityinkexperiencestrengthandhope.blogspot.com
Pete
with the Lobster meat
or shrimp treat
sounds oh so neat
Mr Murray
seems in no hurry
in adding curry
to his seafood slurry
great poem Linda , make sure you print it out and give it to him
ron
thanks ron
Yup, i already copied and framed it for him...thanks for reading ron, i appreciate it and glad you liked it
Linda