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Another Goodbye... one more left...(on the death of my dad)
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Another Goodbye... one more left...(on the death of my dad) |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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She cried to her son, "Your father is dead For though he is living He’s lost in his head" She felt so helpless To go on from there A soft sweet lady Her heart in despair There were good times The love and the laughter I see her there crying Then dying soon after God works the ways But I wish I could see Something besides Her desperate plea Two years went by On the old front walk Where grandma once played She failed in her talk She had a weak heart For one to be sad She outlived her child She's all Grandpa had Many years passed Now adrift for a time They were seldom apart A grief more than mine Baseball games fading The big paper route We did things together Now Dad I'm without I know Heaven’s real All up there together When my grampa is gone I'll cut the last tether When my mind is empty Pictures all burned Entrenched is a hope Recall what I've learned Dad, I can see you The way you should be Running in a meadow Your mind is now free Mom, you greet him With a great big kiss God works the ways What could be missed? Grandma, child listens Your heart is now strong Grandpa be with you Whisper not long To you, my family surround In heaven and heaven bound What you have thus taught me In a new life be found Peace and Love, Your Son My family I left behind Grandma: Kathleen Grant 6-14-2? to 10-29-99 Grandpa: Bernard Grant 2-6-2? to present Mom: Vicki Fisher 5-21-48 to 2-11-97 Dad: James Fisher 11-17-36 to 1-3-01 Their legacy besides me Chandler Grant Burns 4-9-99 Grandma got to see him walk Mom never knew him Dad I think understood who he was My grandpa is gonna take him fishing someday. [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 01-05-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Walt~ I'm so sorry, I did not know you lost your dad. My condolences to you, my friend. My prayers are with you. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
Haunting. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
WALT, I have no words to express how your poem has touched my heart... Dear friend, you shine bright in this one as the heavens above are mirrored from within your kind heart... Hugs2U |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Having lost my Dad sometime ago- I can only offer the thought that though our loss is great we must remember someday all and more will be gained. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Quiet One Junior Member
since 2001-01-01
Posts 46Shhhhh |
They can't help but be proud of you You've let them place a smile in your heart Thankyou for sharing your heart with us Please accept my condolences and prayers |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Oh waltie...I am without words...Hugs to you from me...we love you walt. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Walty your poem has moved me to tears my dear, you have written it so beautifully. I am sorry for your loss sending love and hugs your way. Maree I need a lullaby a kiss goodnight Angel sweet love of my life Oh, I need this ~Natalie Merchant~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Dad, I can see you the way you should be running in a meadow your mind is now free." And that is happiness...very touching words from you Walt...so sorry for your loss of a loved one...James |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
W.O.W.* You let my tears flow this a.m., I'm so sorry my friend for the loss of your father. Your words fell from your heart and soul in this piece and it was felt deeply here. Take care of you my friend~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
you have touched a chord in my heart...don't let anyone tell you it gets easier, the missing...but what does happen is you find all the words to write, as a poet, to help fill the emptiness and to say all that was meant to be said and never had a chance to..and I do believe...up above...dad's everywhere are looking down upon their children and their childrens children and are smiling with the knowledge that you/they will go on..and you will survive holding them dear to your heart... ~Wynter...* I began writing only after the death of my dad... "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you all so much yuh |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
{{{{hugs}}}} |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Walt, you and your family will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry about your dad, but like you said he is with your mom and grandma now and no one can help but be happy in heaven. God bless you. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I am so sorry for your loss, Walt...you have writen your love all over this poem. |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Walt, I'm truly sorry to hear this. This poem must have been a heartwrenching thing to write, but I know it must have helped ease a little pain. My prayers are with you and your family through your time of loss. (((HUGS))) Can I be your willful breeze, Come to touch, Your heart to ease? |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
The best to you Walt. Wish you continued love of life in the wake and in his image you will continue...take care ethome |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you guys...smiles |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
So sorry for your loss dear Walt, thinking of you at this time of need love and ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Author Unknown Member
since 2001-01-05
Posts 57Linn MO USA |
Im so sorry to hear of your loss sweet friend...this is such a lovely work of love you have penned |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
walt..i'm sorry i didnt get to this sooner...  and i'm so, so sorry for your loss..having lost my father as well, i know it hurts so bad to lose those you love..the pain doesnt stop..it just stops getting in your way of living..eventually  my prayers with you friend hugs, g"oh baby baby, its a wild world..its hard to get by just upon a smile..." cat stevens |
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