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taramw
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since 2000-06-08
Posts 738


0 posted 2000-07-11 08:30 AM


Some of you might remember the first poem I wrote and put on here about my Grandpa.  Well, I wrote another one the other day... a lot kinder  

Hey Pa, this is real difficult
for me to write,
Coz I still love you, Pa,
there is no black and white.

Geez, I wish I could find you,
I really want to talk,
Pa, don't you understand, please,
talk to me, I won't balk.

I want to tell you about me,
all about my life,
Pa, I want to know what happened
to you, what was ya strife?

Hmm... I want to reminisce,
talk about the good ole days,
Want to sit and hold your hand
don't want the memories to fray.

I hear all these differing stories
from the family, about you,
Hey Pa, how 'bout comin' forward,
telling me what's true-blue!

I forgive you Pa, after all,
no-one is perfect, huh?
And if I saw you, truly, I
would sing cha la la la!

No, I would not criticise you,
please do not think so,
If you were here, I would support you
when high and low.

Everyone here thinks I'm crazy Pa,
to want to know you, to find,
But I have such a yearning,
it's becoming a real bind.

Pa, if you ever see this,
put that bottle down,
Come knock on my door,
and wipe off my frown.

I hope you didn't end up
dying in some cold place,
I love ya Pa! All I want
is to see your face.

... Again.

~ Tara ~

© Copyright 2000 Tara - All Rights Reserved
lotharingia
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since 2000-06-04
Posts 897
saarbruecken, Germany
1 posted 2000-07-11 08:33 AM


Tara, what a heart wrenching poem! I'm afraid I missed the first one. Makes me wonder what happened to your grandfather. I hope he's ok! Don't you know where he is?

Lotharingia
"For God's sake, he's a poet. Poets are meant to feel miserable. Otherwise, what the hell are they here for? What are they going to write about?"
Tom Holland


lotharingia
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since 2000-06-04
Posts 897
saarbruecken, Germany
2 posted 2000-07-11 08:37 AM


P.s. I know this is irrelevant, but I can't help myself from mentioning it  
one of my nicknames in school was "Utter Wally"  

Lotharingia
"For God's sake, he's a poet. Poets are meant to feel miserable. Otherwise, what the hell are they here for? What are they going to write about?"
Tom Holland


taramw
Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 738

3 posted 2000-07-11 08:38 AM


Uta - no, I do not know where my Pa is   I must confess, I didn't like him much there for awhile... he left my Nanna who was on a dialysis machine - and then 6 months later she died.  He loved the bottle a bit more I'm afraid.  But now, I am older and a lot more understanding and forgiving.  I just want to find him and make sure he is okay  
Hardrock
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since 2000-02-14
Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA
4 posted 2000-07-11 09:14 AM


Tara...I hope my grandchildren develop the understanding and forgiveness you have found.  I don't see them as often as I should or would like to.  Nice tribute..I hope you find him.  The Salvation Army used to maintain a search service...you might try them.  Lots of love to you....Hardrock
SpitFire
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since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396

5 posted 2000-07-11 10:13 AM


~Tara,...I remember your other poem relating to this...*sigh*,..I feel for you. This held such a message of longing and concern.  I hope things work out for you and I admire your strength to overcome the anger??? (for lack of a better word,..and lack of knowing the WHOLE story),..but I admire your strength and dedication displayed. Take care. *Peace.
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