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Open Poetry #49

Once known as twistedpup...

J.J.thomas
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Posts 84

0 posted 2015-03-08 03:16 PM

Hello to all who welcomed me back. I appriciate it so very much! I have change my username as a dedication to some one. If you read the poem below you shall find out who.

T-shirt with a pocket on the left side of the chest.
A pair of faded blue jeans, held up by a brown belt.
Sneakers white, finished the look off.
That's how I remember him best.

A smile that could brighten any cloudy day I had.
A laugh that held even more power then that.
Always knew the right words to say.
Always reminded me to pray.

Did I mention in that pocket he carried his cigarettes.
In the back pocket of those faded jeans, his wallet.
It still holds a winning lottery ticket.

Pictures hang on my fridge.
His memory in my heart.
It's been nearly two years.
Yet every so often my eyes still hold tears.
I miss you every day.
I'm thankful for my 22 years I had you hear.
As well as the ten months for my son.
I love you Daddy,
I know you're watching from heaven.

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2015-03-08 03:24 PM

quote:
T-shirt with a pocket on the left side of the chest.
A pair of faded blue jeans, held up by a brown belt.
Sneakers white, finished the look off.

That was me back in the late 1950's you better believe it. This was a very touching remembrance of your father. JJ.

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

J.J.thomas
Member
Posts 84

2 posted 2015-03-08 03:28 PM

Thank you very much.
Also, my Fathers name was the "Thomas" part of my user name. Not trying to be rude,sry if i come accross as so.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

3 posted 2015-03-09 06:25 AM

You captured your father well. I'm glad he got to meet his Grandson. Welcome back J.J.!
~L

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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4 posted 2015-03-10 09:59 AM

Welcome home, "twisted" JJ Thomas. This is a beautiful tribute to your father.

RedStoneEB
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since 2003-06-08

Posts 772
uk

5 posted 2015-03-10 10:24 AM

Very beautiful poem for your father

J.J.thomas
Member
Posts 84

6 posted 2015-03-15 08:42 PM

Thank you

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