To L. B.

sorenbarrett

Your shadow has not faded though you are no longer here
A footprint that remains clear though it has been more than a year
Time's bell, cast fossilized memories, echoes with chimes sublime
Word of Atum by Thoth chiseled, hieroglyphic rhyme

Fertilized seed of verse sprouted under your shade
From scorching sun this tree protector in blazing critics' glade
Casting off its shell, emerging from its pod
Vestil virgin in temple unshod, naked before their god

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 16th, 2025 03:53
  • Comment from author about the poem: Those that have been around for some time may well remember L.B. He served as a mentor when I first came going out of his way to aid a new poet
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 105
  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy, Teddy.15, RSM0812
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  • arqios

    Heartfelt and sublime 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Crytic just a tribute to on that has past on and gave me great encouragement with verse and comment

      • arqios

        That he did, in his time. And in ours we have that opportunity still 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻

        • arqios

          Are his works still posted up?

          • sorenbarrett

            Not sure

          • David Wakeling

            Nice tribute to a fellow scribe.I like the rhyme

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you so much my friend one must remember helping hands along the way

            • orchidee

              I remember KP of course! lol.

              • sorenbarrett

                Yes of course I must have gotten the initials wrong dyslexia you know. Thanks so much Orchi

                • orchidee

                  We don't want to remember her - but it's impossible not to - there she is: TV, newspapers, magazines, etc, etc. lol

                • NinjaGirl

                  what a beautiful poem to a dear friend, thank you for sharing

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you for reading and your kind comment. One must not forget help received from those that have left

                  • Teddy.15

                    Dearest sorrenbarret L.B Mek, is all over my early work he is such a legend always the gentleman and his poetry on a par of extinction always, he did say he was going away but he never left, of course we all have busy lives and boy is he missed, a true inspirational poet, and today you share your beautiful poetry with us entitled his name. So very gracious and thoughtful. Hopefully he may have ran off into the sunset with his soulmate 🌹

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you Teddy. Every once in a while one meets someone that inspires them, encourages them even when their work is not up to par. One who can see potential and takes time to help a novice gives their expertise freely. These are not easily forgotten

                      • Teddy.15

                        Absolutely agree with you dear friend. 🌹

                      • Demar Desu

                        These are one of those poems where a lot can go over your head. From a rookie to now seems like L.B was a great mentor

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Was indeed. Thank you so much for the read and comment

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          I do remember L. B. Mek. In fact, I was going over one of my poems from back in 2023 and read a comment he left, which made me wonder what had happened to him. I had not been as active then as I am now. Anyway, this is a very fitting and heartfelt tribute to someone who was always a very supportive, kind soul and an extremely talented poet. Well done, my friend! 🌹👏

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Tristan for the read and remembering. Yes a well read poet at heart and soul

                            • Tristan Robert Lange

                              Indeed, he was. You are welcome, Soren! Thank you for sparking the remembrance.

                            • Thomas W Case

                              Beautiful and moving tribute.

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks so much Thomas

                              • RSM0812

                                Blew my mind

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Every once in a while you meet someone that is like that

                                • Thad Wilk

                                  A very touching
                                  and emotional poem
                                  and dedication to your
                                  friend and mentor
                                  here at mypoeticside!! 🙏
                                  Best regards ✌️ Thad

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks Thad for the review and comment as always it is so appreciated

                                  • Goldfinch60

                                    Fine words soren, some people can help in life on many occasions.

                                    Andy

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much for the read Andy and words of truth

                                    • Neville



                                      A fine and fitting dedication to an exceptionally gifted poet & a real gentleman .. Neville

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thanks so much Neville for the read and kind words of support they are always valued

                                      • Tom Dylan

                                        A fitting tribute, Soren. A fine write indeed.

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thank you so much Tom for your read and kind response it is always valued

                                        • Parisab

                                          I appreciate you dedicating these words to a poet I admired-I also wish this gentleman well, wherever he maybe on his journey…

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thank you so much for the read and supportive words they are cherished. I think that gratitude is a dying quality in todays world and is part of the glue that holds it together.

                                            • Parisab

                                              Well put as always-this is extra special



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