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Billie Cullimore
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since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

0 posted 2009-03-28 05:20 PM

OUR DAD
By Billie Cullimore

One man who's heart was always willing
To give up every joy he ever had
To grant our every wish, for one small Pleasure.
Of hearing children voices call him,"Dad."

For years dad's life was one hard struggle.
To get the things that little children need.
The clothes and food that kept us growing stronger.
But, to his own worn boots he gave no heed.

He chopped the wood and built the fire,
To keep the cabin warm.
He plowed the fields and sowed the seeds.
And helpd the calves be born.

With big rough hands he carved a cradle.
With saw and spade he built our home.
God alone was his instructor.
He knew the gift of life was just a loan.

He faced the wintry blast to get a doctor.
To free his love from deaths tightening snare.
And while the surgeon worked with
skillful labor.
Knelt down beside his bed in humble prayer.

He loved, he laughed, worked at his best.
He took lifes troubles as they came.
Was there to give his strength to us.
And didn't try to beat the game.

So now he's gone to his reward.
Don't greave and don't be sad.
He did his best down here on earth.
So, please, God, accept our dad.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1 posted 2009-03-28 05:46 PM

Yo dear Billie Cullimore,

I like this pretty poem. Everyone should have a Dad like that.

Love Bobby

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

2 posted 2009-03-28 05:49 PM

Gramdpa must have been quite a man, I wish I had known him

Thanks for this beautiful poem.
I know it will touch many hearts of people who's dad was like this.

Lovely story, Mom

Tracey.

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

3 posted 2009-03-28 06:02 PM

My father not so much of a "wonderful dad". Don't really see him that much. But my mother is amazing

My grandfather is kinda like my father in some cases. This is a touching write! ~ Hopefully everyone else will enjoy this piece as much as I did!

ARCTIC WIND

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

4 posted 2009-03-29 02:47 AM

Billie,

I know your Dad must have been as proud of you as you are of him. How would I know this? From the words of your poem - it's a fine poem that would make him proud. I am sure.

Alison

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

5 posted 2009-03-29 03:53 AM

Thank you Billie to let me know a little about your dad, this is touching and I love the lindness of it all...Your dad was a very wise and kind man, thank you for sharing that.

regards

yann

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

6 posted 2009-03-29 08:39 AM

I always love tributes to parents, it means they have really sown well.

Really beautiful, dear Billie, and there is no doubt that God took your Dad back into His loving arms.

Love,
Margherita

Ringo

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since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

7 posted 2009-03-29 08:51 AM

I don't often get a chance to stop in and spend time reading too many of everyone's thoughts... and I have obviously missed out.
I guess it's time to go back and find others that you have written and enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed this one.
Please accept my belated welocme to the family!

What would you attempt to do...if you knew you could not fail?
http://www.hubpages.com/profile/RingoShort

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2009-03-29 09:01 AM

I would wager that your Dad loved ~ and was as proud of ~ you, as you were of him.

A touching, honoring, and poetically expressed spill from your heart ~ and pen.

God bless your father ~ and you.

Love & Eternal Light,

Earth Angel

Eloise
Senior Member

since 1999-11-27

Posts 1096
Wyoming

9 posted 2009-03-29 01:48 PM

Thank you for sharing this very touching write.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

10 posted 2009-03-29 02:50 PM

Welcome to PIP. To have a Dad as you had is a blessing.I stand as proud of my Dad. He was tops in my life. He taught by the way he lived his life and the love he showed to all. late

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

11 posted 2009-03-30 03:37 PM

I love this! *S* I think our Dads were much alike. *S*

angellea
Member

since 2009-03-29

Posts 144
NC, USA

12 posted 2009-03-31 08:14 PM

So touching. My Grandpa was the father figure in my life. Makes me ache for him, but thankfully reminds me of where he is.

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