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latearrival
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0 posted 2007-09-22 08:24 PM



It's After Twelve O'clock


It's after twelve o'clock
and I've listened to the news
now Johnny Carson's on
so I know,
I've made it through the day.

I think I'll write a letter
no time could be better then
while I'm waiting for
the new Tom Synder show.

Well it's two a.m. I think I'd best
be going,
but first I'll  ask why
the light is glowing
behind my father's bedroom door.

He said he's just resting
he's allright,
So I'll be getting
on to bed.

It's four fifteen and I awaken,
while I'm up I'll look in
He's still sitting
in his chair
the way I left him.

Yes he's fine he says
Yes he'd like a glass of juice.
so I bring it and I'm off to bed.
At least I know,
we've made it through the day.


It's twenty after five and I
think I hear a noise,
can't sleep until I check,
everythings the same.

Now it's close to six
I say I may as well get up.
It's a new day
and comforting to know,
he's made it through the night.

January 1981

This was my beloved Dad's last days. I shall always remember him with love and devotion.




© Copyright 2007 martyjo - All Rights Reserved
JamesMichael
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1 posted 2007-09-22 08:54 PM


Nice...James
Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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2 posted 2007-09-23 02:22 AM


How sad That we're always having to say goodbye. I have to believe that it's a temporary goodbye.
                           Ida

latearrival
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3 posted 2007-09-23 01:49 PM


Thank you James and you Ida. My Dad was my hero and shall ever be. He taught love by how he lived. I always appreciated him and will always remember.  "late"
Artic Wind
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4 posted 2007-09-23 02:09 PM


what a beautiful poem   ARCTIC WIND
Rick
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Victoria, Australia
5 posted 2007-09-23 02:29 PM


Hi Late, sleeping with worry curses the night, your loving shows in this piece of writing my friend, of a time when your love was needed the most, your part was played and now the nights are filled with wonderful memories and dreams I am sure. We all play our part in this life the best we know how.
Enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing.

Rick

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2007-09-23 02:36 PM


It must have been so comforting for your father to have his loving daughter nearby and in attendance to his needs. Yours was a very special relationship and will surely span the edges of time.

Beautifully written from your tender heart.

Love & Eternal Light,

EA

latearrival
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7 posted 2007-09-23 02:41 PM


Artic Wind, Rick and Earth Angel, Thank you so much.I have a need to constantly express my love for this wondeful man. You know we never say enough when the time is best.
Thank you for reading and sharing your views. "late"

latearrival
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8 posted 2007-09-25 06:07 PM


Sneaking back to post this to my library so I can find it later.  "late"
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