Like George Chuvalo Poem by Richard Wlodarski

Like George Chuvalo

Rating: 5.0


My brother Henry
Like Champ Chuvalo
Round after round he goes
Taking so many blows

Life has dealt him lemons
And such bad poker hands
Yet, he has heart of gold
And won't be undersold

In great stormy weather
He sees silver lining
In times unfortunate
He gives to the homeless

My brother Henry
Like Champ Chuvalo

Thursday, December 19, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: boxing,brother,challenges,compassion
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I was very deeply moved when on Christmas Eve 2018, my brother Henry went out on the streets of Toronto and gave the homeless Tim Horton's gift cards.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Mahtab Bangalee 26 December 2019

Brother of heart Brother of love

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Mj Lemon 20 December 2019

Truly inspiring, Richard. This one goes straight to myfavourites. I think this verse demands to be read every Christmas season.

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Richard Wlodarski 20 December 2019

M.J., you've really made my day! I sincerely hope that Poem Hunter feels the same.

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Carl Roussell 19 December 2019

Your brother sounds like a special person!

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Richard Wlodarski 20 December 2019

He is, Carl! Unfortunately, he is misunderstood by the rest of the family. He and I have had a special bond going back to our childhood. And he really needed that because he has had more than his share of tragedy.

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Leeann Azzopardi 19 December 2019

A wonderful poem that has inspire me to do something Bravo!

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Richard Wlodarski 19 December 2019

And hopefully, you will write a poem about it, Leeann. Thank you for your positive feedback.

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