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@mstashi's avatar

knocked my socks off, kind of post...thanks, Tommy

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

That was an intense, shocking, incredibly painful and somehow strangely beautiful time. And you know what I said about him is true, you don't have to take my word for it.

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Michael Peyser's avatar

Made me cry ...love to all who loved him

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Yeah Pye-- As Ginsberg said of Neal Cassidy in Howl "Denver is lonesome for her heroes"

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Pattie Lee Pierce's avatar

Beautiful Tommy. I too, know that phenomena of sibling bonding due to surviving “tough” parents.

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Kennon B. Raines's avatar

Your brother lives on in connection to all he loved and through your intimately touching writing.

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Corine Raybon's avatar

I’ve read this before and bawled, it got me again, a dry knot of pain sits in my throat and on my chest yet again. Thank you for opening this window to your soul.

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Paul's avatar

Felt every word Tommy. Will light a Yartzeit candle for him. thanks, Paul

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

It's good to remember.

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Kelly L's avatar

Beautiful tribute to your brother!

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