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Mother and Father (written in 1969)
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Mother and Father (written in 1969) |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Mother and Father The memories are long past but the freshness of those memories are that of a thousand roses in fields of laughter and sunshine… To think of the times of my childhood brings warmth to my heart and a smile upon my face… And times also, when I was in the deepest of jungle with darkness all around, and no path to go on my own, yet, they were always there, there to lend a helping hand, to light a candle and lead on. I did not always agree, but, I was never sorry for the results. Even though, as always, a want to be on my own. And yet, always aware I could not make it without them to help and to show the way… My strive for manhood went ahead in foolish pride, falling on its face. With tears in my eyes, I would rise only to fall again, and again. And each time, helped to my feet by loving hands, hands that were always there, without asking… They were not always right in the things they did, yet, never wrong… My happiness was their every want, no matter their sacrifice, or the cost to their feelings… My life was meaningless to me, but to them it was a lifetime of friendship and love, which now makes me the luckiest and happiest man to be gifted with the most understanding, and loving, mother and father… Your son, JL 1969 USCG LORSTA Tan My, Republic of South Vietnam . . . |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
JL, my poet, you did not post a hanky alert. Bad boy. You really pulled on the heartstrings here. Thank you so very much for your service. You did your parents proud! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I echo Karilea. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Sunshine and Jerry, thank you so much! JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A poem that would touch any parent, JL. Such a beautiful and loving tribute. Ida |
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byski Member
since 2006-01-26
Posts 235Alberta, Canada |
Beautiful. They were not always right in the things they did, yet, never wrong… That there my friend, is wisdom for the ages. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Ida, byski... Thank you two for your very kind replies!! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful when love and fond memories live in a heart...James |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely tribute to your parents, JL! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
James, Thank you my brother! ------------------------ Honeybunch, thank you dear lady!! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh my ..., dear JL, this tugs at my heartstrings and even more so when considering where you wrote these verses of deep connectedness and gratitude. Exquisite. Margherita |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Dear JL, Thank you for your service to our country. The love between you and your parents was uplifting to read. Blessings to you, ms. e |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful melody this plays on my heartstrings! *S* I love this loving tribute... and I'm betting tears accompanied their reading of it! Their love nourished a remarkable son... thank you for your service! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I have to second, third, fourth . . . ad-infinitum, everything already said, my friend! Wonderful write. j. |
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