Benjamin of a rare and noble breed
a gentleman of intelligence and class
to be enjoyed among indulgent company
Ben of dedication to an honorable creed
your soul reflects of an intricately colored glass
bringing translucent conversation to many
Your temperament enigmatic and enthralling
is absorbed by an inspiring resilience
and amusing is your solid essence
With pride and justice you seek a calling
full of an ever righteous sense
and you pleasure me with your soulful being
Benjamin, your audacious character displayed
believe in yourself and you’ll live in irenic ambience
your courteous demeanor is so befitting
Ben, whose dignity always shines through
may you pertain to a life of rectitude
full of refinement and self-respect
Remember those who know you true
they’ll cherish you for your fortitude
and embrace in your ability to connect
- by Annette Redmond
-Annette Redmond is a Lafayette native who spent 5 years in the Middle East, graduating high school from the American School of Doha before moving to Denver, CO. After six years in Colorado she has come home to study English with a concentration in creative writing at ULL. She lives with her three year old son and plans to also attend graduate school at UL and hopes to teach creative writing workshop as well as publishing her own works. Annette has been writing poetry since the age of 12 and has broadened her work to include several short stories and 1 or 2 potential novels. Writing has been a long time passion for her and she is eager to expand her talent through education. Some of her inspirations include Edgar Allen Poe and Robert Frost.
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