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In Memory of My Dad
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In Memory of My Dad |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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In Memory of My Dad Dad didn't have much money, That's a fact he'd not deny, But he had love and skills and worth That money cannot buy. I never saw him do a thing To bring a daughter shame. Each of his seven children Was quite proud to bear his name. He was a farmer born and bred And used to honest work. No farm job was too much for him Nor caused that man to shirk. He put our wants before his needs, He'd simply go without. He could teach the most skilled counselor What parenting's about. No child of his defied him And if we broke a rule We learned quite early that he was Impossible to fool. Before he left for Heaven These many years ago He taught us all the simple truths We'll ever need to know. I know God has found work for him To keep him happy there And he'll be the first to greet me when I climb that golden stair. For he will want to teach me All the rules I need to know Just as he did with earthly ones So many years ago. By: Joyce 12/26/07 |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ What an absolutely beautiful tribute to your father~ 'He put our wants before his needs, He'd simply go without.'  Dads are like that ... yeah, they are~ Love n' *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Yvette Junior Member
since 2007-12-08
Posts 19Texas, United States |
I was truly touched by the content of your poem. I think what got me teary eyed was the part about God finding him work to do, as if he could never be happy with idle hands; truly the way of a real man. I wish there were more like him. I thank you. All the darkness in the universe cannot extinguish the light of a single, burning candle. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you, Marge & Yvette. Yes, my dad could never be happy as an idler. Joyce |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Joyce..this is a very beautiful tribute to your Dad.. I miss mine every day.. RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Clang Member
since 2005-12-15
Posts 222 |
This is such a beatiful tribute. Thank you for sharing it. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful thoughts for your Dad...James |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"No child of his defied him And if we broke a rule We learned quite early that he was Impossible to fool." reminded me of my Dad...left me ~smiling~ So nice to see you, Joyce M |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Dear Joyce, I think the beautiful soul of your Dad inspired you to write an absolutely remarkable piece of poetry, for all to enjoy. My heart always melts when I read tributes so full of love to parents. Thank you therefore for melting my heart. All my love, Margherita  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
We need more parents like this today, Joyce. Beautiful tribute, your Dad would be proud. Ida |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
what a wonderful tribute to your father...and he must have been a loyal friend to those who probably loved to be around him...was he a people magnet? Lovely poem...thanks so very much for sharing. |
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