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My Dad
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My Dad |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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"My Dad" My siblings protest, and tell me, I always say his name that way. As if they weren't important, had no part of his dear memory. I smile and deny, but secretly, I must agree. I, his first daughter after four loved sons, confident of the place, I held in this man's heart. Quiet, gentle man. Scratchy whiskers and work worn hands. Cinnamon candies, secretly passed in church. Tobacco plug held firmly in his cheek, except on Sunday. Breaking down. Driving to town to buy another part for a worn out tractor. Never forgetting, not once, to bring us our treat. His deep voice, never raised in anger to his family. There was no need. We knew, we were always to obey this gentle man. He worked so hard for us. This dear, unselfish man, who loved us. By Joyce |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Joyce....alas, the title will likely prevent this wonderful poem from being widely read at "PASSIONS".....but this, more than most, meets the definition. Excellent poem. Bob |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you for seeing the passion in these words. I know I was blessed with my wonderful dad. Joyce |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Touched me Joyce...James |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
A memory so sweet, and held so dear to the heart..Both of you were fortunate...you have have the Dad you did, he to have a daughter like you...gentle smile |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories Joyce ... what a lovely remembrance, very nicely written.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ How tenderly you've shared his memory with us. This is a special piece of your heart - and it just oozes love ! Thank you for sharing. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Joyce, thank you for sharing his memory with us. This was a lovely tribute to him. I am sure he would be very proud. Great write. All writing comes |
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