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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-06-15 05:06 PM


The Patriarch
a poem for my father in law


         

You are the family patriarch
father and grandfather to us all
like a sturdy old oak
you stand so tall

you've lived so long
yet still...you're strong
the love we share, a special bond
of joy and pain and faith beyond

with the wisdom of the ages
you are a book of many pages
and each page tells a story
of suffering or glory

there is a certain grace
to the lines etched on your face
that echo happiness and tears
you've seen throughout your many years

I am the wife of your son
who too soon, died
together we've oft reminisced
and cried

and so, my father...you'll always be
I'm your daughter through eternity






Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks


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Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2002-06-15 05:19 PM


Lyra~
This is so beautiful, as to cause a tear to fall~
Richly adorned in sweet sentiment from your heart~

'with the wisdom of the ages
you are a book of many pages'


And ......
Happy Father's Day, sir~
You've sure got a swell daughter-in-law~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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Martie
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2 posted 2002-06-15 06:29 PM


Lyra

You have both been given a gift of love...I know you cherish it, your poem shows it.  Hugs!

Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2002-06-15 06:38 PM


Lyra,
A great write and I'm sure he will love it.

elfin_tigress
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4 posted 2002-06-15 07:13 PM


Like hot cocoa to the soul.
Very soothing and slightly bitter-sweet.
I like this.  

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5 posted 2002-06-16 06:45 AM



You have an amazing heart and spirit, and you share it well not only with your family, but with us...

Happy Father's Day to this blessed man...

ethome
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6 posted 2002-06-16 06:56 AM


Lyra
That's a beautiful warm photo as are these words....

                           "with the wisdom of the ages
                          you are a book of many pages
                            and each page tells a story
                                of suffering or glory

                              there is a certain grace
                         to the lines etched on your face
                          that echo happiness and tears
                   you've seen throughout your many years"

There is a wonderful family warmth in those words reflected by the picture.
Thanks for the share!

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7 posted 2002-06-16 02:23 PM




(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I cried reading this because I know deep down your dad will always love you so much and will always be so happy you and his son found each other and have lived a lifetime of happiness with him! (kiss on cheek) This is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Madame Chipmunk
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8 posted 2002-06-17 10:40 PM


Marge...thanks so much for your very warm reply
            


Martie...You are right...and we both do cherish this gift.  He is the only father I have right now, thanks for your reply



Sy...thank you so much...I sent it to him and he does love it.



Karilea...and you are also one of amazing heart and spirit...thanks so much



Eric...thanks so much for your very kind reply



Noah...thanks so much for your sensitivity

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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