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What My Father Taught Me
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What My Father Taught Me |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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What My Father Taught Me When I think of what my father taught me Really makes me stop and meditate, It makes me think of things important That perhaps has changed my fate. Right from an early infancy He taught me things he knew, To always do unto others As you would have them do to you. First he taught me how to love, The strength of family ties, The benefit of self discipline, A beneficial trait that none denies. He taught me the value of honesty, To make my word my bond, To treat everyone on equal terms And from the truth not to abscond. He taught me the value of a smile And not all good things to expect, But above all he taught me To earn my fellow man’s respect. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Gee...are you part of the "father knows best" cast?? Just kidding....don't mean to deride the seriousness of the tone here my friend, but that was just to wide-open for a fool like me. I understand fathers - having been one for 30 some years a n d not having ever know my own, nor any other until about 30 years ago when my mother married him who I think of as my Dad. I hope, to my kids, I have first and foremost been a Dad, then a Father and mentor, and in some why instilled in them the people they've turned out to be --- but with my luck,, it all comes from my wife's side and I just tagged along for the ride!!! It's wonderful you've gained so much from your own father, my friend, and that you know it. Many never do and never will know that kind of pleasure and love.... jwesley |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear LP, what I have learned from reading your poetry, your father appears to have taught you very well! It is apparent that the acorn did not fall far from the tree!   Linda |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Lindsay, your Dad taught you very well. And, it sounds as though you listened very well, also. My parents taught me the same as you learned. A good way to live, I believe. Hugs and God bless, Ethel |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Jwesley, Linda and Ethel, it's a funny thing that when I was a teenager I thought dad didn't know much, but the older I got, the more I realized that there wasn't very much that he didn't know. Iv'e tried to pass on to my children the same things that were taught to me and up to date they haven't put a foot wrong. Thank you kind folk for your accolades and friendship and may the sun shine upon you, take care. Lindsay. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The benefit of self discipline On of the things that are tough to teach and to learn ... but it's worth the effort! Very beautiful tribute to your Father. Love, Margherita |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks James and Margherita, I appreciate your comments. Lindsay |
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The_Nameless_One Member
since 2007-01-20
Posts 165Missouri |
I am very fortunate to have a great father as well cherish him while you can life goes by too fast it seems like yesterday i was 5 years old getting piggy back rides and learning how to fish now im 18 and realizing it goes by even quicker now so make sure you spend as much time as possible with him and take all his wisdom to heart |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Dear Linsday - love your poetry i REALLY enjoy reading your poems (Yeah, whats next) ARCTIC WIND |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Nameless One and Arctic Wind Thank you so much for your kind response, it is most appreciated, have a great day. Lindsay |
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bnabors Junior Member
since 2007-10-08
Posts 20 |
Hi Lindsay,Loved your poem and wisdom your Dad passed on.Thanks for sharing with us. Bob Nabors |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks to you Bob for responding, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Lindsay |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
This is great Lindsay.. Fathers are precious indeed, I miss mine every day.. RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
another good read  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
RDB and Vandana, thank you kind folk for your response, It's much appreciated. Have a great day and take care. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
You were taught well by your father. This is a good tribute to him. |
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