Long-Lost Cousin Comments
On Friday last week I went
to the graveside service
of a first cousin that I hadn't seen
for seventy years.
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A beautiful poem that reminds us to treasure our relatives.
A great remembrance of a wonderful cousin. His service to his country will always be remembered. It's good you met his children and grandchildren and through them you were able to know him better.
It's a shame you didn't get to know this cousin better. I really like how you finished this. Superb final two lines!
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2/28/2026 1:28:21 PM # 1.0.0
Good closing line in this one, Kim—a bit of a surprise but totally logical. -Glen