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Tennessee Angel
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0 posted 2000-07-15 01:22 AM



The bravest man I ever knew
battled my monsters late at night.
As long as he said all was well
I could sleep without the light.

The strongest man I ever knew
carried me on his shoulders tall.
As long as he had a hold of me
I knew I would never fall.

The kindest man I ever knew
always had a nice word to say.
Every time some one crossed his path
he felt the urge to brighten their day.

The funniest man I ever knew
always had something clever to say.
He could tell the dumbest joke
and people would laugh anyway.

The smartest man I ever knew
didn't spend much time in school.
He had street smarts and common sense.
His mama didn't raise no fool.

Old age has left him far behind
in a world that cherishes every thing new.
But, in my heart, my dear dad
is still the greatest man I ever knew.




--You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.--

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1 posted 2000-07-15 06:04 AM


TennesseeAngel~
Touching my heart with these lovely thoughts.
What a tender poem of admiration for your dad.
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Sunshine
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2 posted 2000-07-15 09:09 AM


Ah TA, I knew I would have a lump in my throat when I opened this one...

revel in your memories...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


Poet deVine
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Hurricane Alley
3 posted 2000-07-15 11:04 AM


This is a wonderful tribute to your dad. Got me all teary eyed.  
IsGona
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4 posted 2000-07-15 11:30 AM



Thank you.
It's always nice to read such a beutiful poem.  

~IsGona~

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