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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-06-16 07:48 AM

Elder Berry & Other Thoughts

You were my berry moments
Of elder, and other kinds
You were the Man of her Dreams
And the Father of all of mine

My life of your memories
Started in framed black and white
But you so very, very quickly
Became our loving Knight

I never see a hummingbird
Or hear a chime’s sweet sound
That I don’t think of you
And know that you’re around

I have done my very best
To carry on your grin
To lend a hand, lift a heart,
To see kind souls that lie within

Every person has a father
Some, like you, are the best
Even though, some like us,
Put you through many tests

To say you are here
That you see me now
Keeps our spirits alive
As it should be, somehow

I see you in shadows of black and white
And of the day it took all of your might
To give away your daughter, fully grown
But always know, your heart was home.

Happy Father's Day, Dad

Photographs: Archives, K. R. Jungel
Robert H. Rilling
1923-1988

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

1 posted 2002-06-16 07:52 AM

Ah Karilea ... what a beautiful tribute to your Father on this special day of remembrance. Incredible phrasing throughout this heart-warming piece. Loved it, my friend.

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kits

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

2 posted 2002-06-16 08:17 AM

You write/speak so well in your father's name.
You have carried on exceptionally as a poet with such humanity in your heart.
I know Robert's spirit for living is within you. You have shown us that many many times and we thank him for giving you to us! I'm positive I speak/write for all here at Passions!

[This message has been edited by ethome (06-16-2002 08:18 AM).]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-06-16 09:09 AM

My thoughts echo those of ethome.
Your dad is with you Karilea..
Just as mine is with me, watching, caring, loving as always.
I have a feeling you are much like your Dad.
...Very very special...
Enjoyed this tribute to your Dad,
through my tears of remember..
~Hugs~

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

4 posted 2002-06-16 11:55 AM

Gosh girl....when I get through wiping away
all these tears...darn...

Your Dad was only months older than my own
father....Your own...like mine...was a very
grand man...I am fortunate that I still have
my Dad...and I did remember to take the time
to tell him how much I love him...He is 78
and I love him dearly...

Thanx KJ...thank you for sharing some of the
tenderness of your life with us...

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

5 posted 2002-06-16 12:03 PM

Oh Karilea! What a beautiful fathers day poem this is for you dad. Thank you for sharing it.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-06-16 01:10 PM

(big hugggsssssssss) Oh Karilea, I know deep down with all my heart Robert will always have a place in your heart and will guide you with his love always, for you are daddys little girl and nothing can ever break thatn golden bond with him! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, I cried reading this, this is sooooooo heartwrenchingly lovely, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

7 posted 2002-06-16 01:33 PM

Karilea

He would be so proud of you
and the smile you carry on for him!

This was a heart's delight to read and see.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

8 posted 2002-06-16 07:54 PM

sniffle sniffle...I just loved your lovely reminiscence, karilea....
but you forgot the kleenex warning.

I know that your Dad would be so proud of all you have become...
you are a very special lady.

~ still sniffling hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

9 posted 2002-06-17 08:42 AM

Kari, this is timeless in mastery and passionate in write,fabulous.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

10 posted 2002-06-17 10:16 AM

brings some memories back..

elderberry and time..

well done babe,,very much love shown

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

11 posted 2002-06-17 10:27 AM

Sunshine,
The sunshine behind the shine. Loved it.

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

12 posted 2002-06-17 10:36 AM

Nicely done Sunny....wish my dad was still here to write to....(I knew an Elder Berry at this Baptist church once)

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