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Vinyl Ottoman Jr
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Posts 1

0 posted 2015-01-13 02:52 PM

I see my father's way about him
Saving, caring, giving.
Mindful, selfless, always noble
An example of good living
It may be simple, may be small.
And, quite uncomplicated.
But careful planning served him well.
Each move was calculated.
That structure gave my mom her dreams
And raised my sisters well
He encouraged us. Supported us.
Carried us as others fell.
Never any shortcuts
Not a lie, misstep or cheat
The blueprint is so clear to me
Yet, it's one I can't repeat
But I am trying. Trying always.
To be more like that man.
For the sake now of my own dear children.
To do as best I can.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2015-01-13 02:53 PM

That is all we can do, the best we can.

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

katahdin
Senior Member

since 2010-07-01

Posts 1196
ME. In the Shadow of the Mt.

2 posted 2015-01-13 10:17 PM

Well done, enjoyed!
Kat >^..^<

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2015-01-13 11:37 PM

Welcome, Vinyl Ottoman Jr....please watch your email for a very special message!

"The business of the poet...is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things." Thomas Hardy

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

4 posted 2015-01-14 11:54 AM

Glad you joined this group Vinyl Ottoman Jr. Yes, all any of us can is "the best we can".You described my dad and I am so happy to hear from a son who can realize just what it was for your dad and are now trying to follow through.You had a good example set before you as did I.The best we can give our children is love as love encompasses all that you have mentioned plus your time.Welcome, jo

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

5 posted 2015-01-16 07:25 PM

Are you my brother from another mother? Sounds like my dad too. And my mom. They are Ward and June Cleaver. No way, no how can I ever fill their shoes. Welcome, welcome! Lori

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

6 posted 2015-01-17 09:19 AM

Excellent poem...and father.
Ida

Redstart
Senior Member

since 2014-05-16

Posts 535

7 posted 2015-01-17 12:00 PM

Our elder brother is our blueprint, right or wrong.Live your life ,not his. Tremendous write.

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