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Best Poems From
FAITH ELIZABETH BRIGHAM
(May 14,1953)
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Gathering Pecans
fond childhood memories
of gathering pecans
from beneath the pecan tree
linger on
the sweet smell
of mother's sticky buns
baking in the oven
Faith Elizabeth Brigham
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Hate Not Your Brother
hate not your brother
your father, sister, mother
for we are all connected
we are all God's children each and everyone
life has its hardships
no doubt more difficult for some
living in a world of unrest
we all still live as one under the higher power's sun
hate not your daughters nor sons
give them a love that makes them strong
teach them to help those less fortunate
for when we reach out to others we can't go wrong
written 11-11-05
Faith Elizabeth Brigham
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How Do You Say So Long
how do you say
so long to someone
who has given you
so much joy and happiness
for sixteen years
who now lays near-lifeless
in your aching arms
i can not say goodbye, dear one
i will not say goodbye
no, not now or ever
just rest well, my sweet angel
and know you were my love
yes, you were my life
Faith Elizabeth Brigham
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I Could've Been You
i could've been you
if i were your age
in the current day
yes, you with the hair
in purposeful disarry
ring in one nostril
and ever so cautious
look in your eyes
i feel your pain
not in precisely
the same way you do
but i've been on
the edge of terror before
and when all is said and done
the fact remains i could've
been you (believe me, baby)
i know because i've been
where you have be
Faith Elizabeth Brigham
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