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Do You Remember, Daddy?
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Do You Remember, Daddy? |
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Enotneicna Member
since 1999-06-06
Posts 340Oakland, Or, USA 
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I wrote this to tell my father how much he ment to me.....he passed away recently. He lived in New York and I live in Oregon. I went back to visit and enjoy him while he was still alive and I'll always have those wonderful memories. Daddy, you were always there You taught me so many things We played games, and wrestled We'd go fishing And somehow I always managed to catch the first fish I bet you gave up lots of bites so I could catch those fish And one time when we went fishing I was about to sit down When you called for me to look first I was about 7 years old then And when I turned around My rock was moving toward the water. It wasn't a rock at all But the biggest snapping turtle I'd ever seen Do you remember, Dad? Our family would pack piicnics to lock 17 That was my favorite place I'd climb on the rocks to watch the ships Or we'd walk and talk We spent summers at "The Camp" Just a two room house you built in the woods But it was my haven I helped build the toolshed and outhouse You taught me little tricks to make jobs easier And I still use them today One day at camp I was picking flowers You came up behind me Reached over my head and grabbed the flower I had just picked so fast....... That I thought it had vanished I looked and looked for that flower And later Boy, did I feel dumb When I saw the home movie With you standing behind me holding that flower With a grin from ear to ear You were a good teacher And the best Father You taught meto fight for what I beleived was right To be fair and to lose with grace And to give the underdog a chance. You shaped the person I've become Thanks, Daddy! I will love you always! ------------------ Sharon Lee Rotondi (Enotneicna) http://members.rosenet.net/wtw/ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
God Bless you! This was beautiful and seems like you had a true blessing of a wonderful father. Thank you for sharing this! Glad you're back! |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
Thanks for sharing this Sharon. A beautiful tribute to your father...I'm sure he is smiling down upon you. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Very lovely! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a nice tribute. I am sorry for your loss. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very lovely tribute to your Dad. I'm sorry for your loss. ------------------ Denise |
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