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My Father's House
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My Father's House |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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April 27, 1980 In my father’s house, is quietness tonight. So deathly quiet, one can hear the sound Of utter stillness. Father is gone now. And while I stood neigh his bed Of final, earthly slumber, he made the crossing Into that mystic plane the living cannot know. My brothers, my sisters, come; we must go now, And disturb the silence; we must attend what was left Behind, and we shall touch it with tender care, For it is holy . . . [This message has been edited by gilead (03-08-2010 09:54 AM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
After the passing of years, the pain has subsided, but the memories flow like a gentle stream in a quiet wood. Dad was a good man, a legend in his own time. Art |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Art, This is very touching. Your Dad must have been a good man. My father was a good man too. I don't visit his last house. I was able to make him happy when my Uncle Joe and I visited him, and Uncle Joe was able to tell him I had never been to prison. Bobby |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Hello, Bobby -- thanks for the visit and the kind words. I am alone this Rainy Sunday evening, but the memories are sweet. Regards, Art |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Your poetry settles on my mind, and calls my heart into my throat... words of respect and remembrance, and tenderness. It calls me into the depth of years when my soul was blessed with joy for those who have gone before me. And I feel that same gift here in your father's legacy so succinctly written and poignant. What a beautiful poem. ~Karen |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I always enjoy your poems about your father, Art. This one is especially touching. Ida |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you, "Klassy lassie", your kind words soothes my heart! Thanks for the reading, and these beautiful words I'll never forget. Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
My heartfelt thanks to you, James. Best wishes -- Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you, Ida. We have shared many memories in the time I've come to know you, and I look to an enduring friendship as time goes by. Love -- Art |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
In moments when spoken words fail there is always the heart-ways of memories in poems. Sad but touching, Gilead, Jeff |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you Jeff, my friend and fellow poet. "heart-ways", what a wonderful expression; don't be surprised if I should borrow it, and ease it into a poem! Highest regards -- Art |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
That is a poignant heart touching poem Art and to have happy memories is a real blessing. A delight to read my friend. Take care. Lindsay |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks for the read, and taking time to make a kindly comment, Lindsay. Have a wonderful day! Art |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I feel much the same for my own mother and father, Art. It is good to see that others remember their own, and share the quiet.  |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
It is evident to all that read this poem that you loved your father very much. I know that the parting of a loved one is a natural part of life but inside of me is a strong feeling of denial and frustration. Your poem shows me that I can come to terms with it someday although it will not be easy. Thank you for sharing this with me. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you, sunshine. It is good to hear from you, and to share those enduring things that make life the ever unfolding wonder it is. Wishing you the very best--- Art [This message has been edited by gilead (03-15-2010 09:23 AM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
It is hard to let go sometimes, and I came across a quote from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and it helped me to chart a course toward healing: "Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again. Wisely improve the present, it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart." -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A singular wise saying is not a heal-all, but it can often orient the mind to better deal with the emotions that make healing so hard. Thanks for sharing your kindly thoughts, Earl, my friend. Art |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
I read your poem with much feeling. I wonder if you by chance read my poem awhile back "OUR DAD" It is in the archives. I sent it to PIP About a year ago. Billie C. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Very Touching. I also loved my DAd this much.And I feel any son or daughter who had these feelings toward their father is blessed indeed. Not everyone could think these things let alone share them. Thank you for this. latearrival |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Hi, Billie. I searched for your poem "OUR DAD" but was unable to pull it up. I am still learning to navigate the PIP site, and I'll inquire as to how to retrieve your poem, as I am looking forward to reading it. Thanks for your kind comment, and I shall get back to you as soon as I locate the poem. Regards, Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thank you, latearrival. I am pleased that the poem resonated in a good way with your thoughts and memories. Moms and dads are the first notion we have of the God experience, and it takes time to come to grip with the fact that there are earthly gods that die, and leave us hurting and feeling emptiness. But the legacies abide with us, and we poets can ease the pain through the healing powers of the art. Thanks so much, and I look forward to reading your poetry and sharing my thoughts. Art |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I'm very sorry for your loss.....this is a beautiful and poignant tribute to your dad... Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Oldwarrior New Member
since 2010-03-15
Posts 1USA |
This was very sweet and I could tell it was written from the heart with the soul. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Honeybee, your kind words are much appreciated. We do our best to go on with life after great loss, and seek to honor those who were pillars in our lives by being the best we can be. Best wishes -- Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
From an old warrior to another, thanks my friend for your kind sentiments, and I wish to welcome you to the family of poets and friends at PIP. I look forward to reading your poetry. Highest regards -- Art |
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