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Comment by Eric L. Wattree on June 12, 2010 at 6:52pm

Thanks again, Ernie.

I really appreciate your kind words, Brother. But again, what you're admiring is simply a portrait of yourself. What probably caught your attention was that it shocked you to see it, because boomers are rarely given credit for what they've contributed to this society and the world. But I guarantee you, one day you will. Due to the election of President Obama, future historians are gonna be crawling all over this period in history, and they can't speak of Obama without considering those who sacrificed to make his election possible - that means you, and millions of other boomers just like you, both Black and White.

Comment by Ernie Mixon on June 12, 2010 at 1:41pm

I feel you bro... I really like your the activism you put into your writing. But I still stand my by statement ... your not alone fellow baby boomer.

Peace and long life to you Eric

Comment by Eric L. Wattree on May 22, 2010 at 6:29pm

Hey Ernie,

Thanks for the kind words, Brother. I know you're out there, so while this poem was about you, it wasn't to you. My intent was to try to explain to young people what you represent, and how they happened to inherit the life that they now enjoy.

Thanks for your service, My Man.

Eric

Comment by Ernie Mixon on May 22, 2010 at 5:18pm

Lonely aging Boomer,
A different kind of man;
His colleagues are all now in the wind,
as he makes his final stand.


Eric - what a beautiful tribute to us old "baby boomers" ... I was born and raised in S. Central Los Angeles bro... you are not alone! ...

A fellow baby boomer.... Ernie