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Denise

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0 posted 1999-10-09 08:23 PM

Oh, the Christmas trees are on the lots
Yes, and Santa's here for all his tots
There's a hint of snow up in the sky
And rosy cheeks on the passersby
There are gay bright lights all over town
And such busy folks all 'runnin'roun'
In search of gifts, oh, the 'perfect one'
Yes, the cards are sent, the baking's done
There's a special feel in the air tonight
As carolers sing of the Israelite
And the church bells peal out cheerily
As folks decorate that grand fir tree
And we wonder as they pass us by
If they can feel our silent cry...
Amidst all of those 'tidings glad'
"...Oh all we want is 'Dear old Dad'."

For he was our dad and friend, you see
Oh, he was the best there could ever be
And at this special time of year
We miss him most and wish him near
No, Christmas won't ever be the same because
We can't be with our Santa Claus
So, understand please, if we're sad
'Cause Christmas was our 'Dear old Dad'.

Oh, you can have the ribbons and the bows
The twinkling lights, all the mistletoes
All the friendly folks that scurry by
The hearts aglow and the snowy sky
The pumpkin pies; all those Christmas smells
The holly boughs and the ringing bells
Yes, the grandest trees all tinsel clad
All those 'perfect' gifts, all those greetings glad
The carolers singing 'O, Holy Night'
And children squealing with such delight
Those stockings all hung with so much care
And that special feeling in the air
All of Santa's elves and tiny deer
All the Christmas cards and Christmas cheer
No, they can't compare to what we had
Yes, we'd trade it all to have 'Dear old Dad'.

...And we wonder as you hurry by
...Oh, can you feel this silent cry?

In memory of my Dad.

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Denise

[This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 10-10-1999).]

Julie
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1 posted 1999-10-09 08:32 PM

Oh, Denise that was beautiful. I cried all the way through it. I too lost my dad a couple of years ago and your words so true of what the holidays are like now without him. Thank You so much for writing this!
HUGS TO YOU.

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Julie
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Thou who has given so much to me,
give one thing more: a grateful heart.
>George Herbert

Dark Angel
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2 posted 1999-10-09 09:04 PM

Denise, This is really beautiful, beautifully written Well Done

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What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge

Denise

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3 posted 1999-10-09 11:11 PM

Julie and Dark Angel, I'm glad that you liked this. It is special to my heart. No holiday can ever be the same without him, especially Christmas. He was the best dad and Santa!! Thanks Dad! Love 'ya always!

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Denise

hoot_owl_rn
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4 posted 1999-10-10 01:15 AM

Wonderful Denise

Balladeer

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5 posted 1999-10-10 01:17 AM

Extremely moving, Denise. Thanks for sharing.

Denise

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6 posted 1999-10-10 01:35 AM

Thank you, Hoot and Balladeer, I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks, again, for reading and commenting.

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Denise

Pepper
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7 posted 1999-10-10 01:45 AM

Denise ...this is so beautiful and very moving....it really touched me..

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

Munda
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8 posted 1999-10-10 01:58 PM

Denise........so beautiful.....so touching. Thank you for sharing.

Denise

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9 posted 1999-10-10 03:16 PM

Thank you, Pepper and Munda for reading and commenting. It is always appreciated!

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Denise

Martie

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10 posted 1999-10-10 04:33 PM

Thanks for sharing this lovely poem--sad that holidays hurt instead of cheer when we miss the one who made them so special.

toocute4u_27
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11 posted 1999-10-10 04:43 PM

Ok had to find my kleenx. Beautifully written. I can relate as my daughter is going through the same thing. Its hard to explain to a 5 year old why daddy is not here. Thanks for sharing for a beautiful poem.

A Romantic Heart
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12 posted 1999-10-10 04:56 PM

This was moveing, I love my dad so much and I have often thought of how I would hurt looseing him! Beautiful poem! I have a suggestion that all daughters copy(with your permission) and send this to their dad inside a christmas card! Before it happens, or someone who is going through this.

RainbowGirl
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13 posted 1999-10-10 05:26 PM

dsnyder: You brought back memories for me.

HUGS

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

Denise

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14 posted 1999-10-10 05:47 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Martie, toocute, Romantic Heart and Rainbow Girl!
Romantic Heart, I am flattered by your request and the answer is yes!

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Denise

Sunshine

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15 posted 1999-10-25 09:32 AM

Denise, you not only met, but surpassed the challenge quite well. I am amazed at your talents, and am sorry I missed this early on. But to bring it back to the top pleases me much.

Marilyn
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16 posted 1999-10-25 09:50 AM

Denise you wrote of one of my greatest fears. I am thoroughly a Dady's girl and the thought of him getting older scares me. He is my rock and I don't know how i would deal with loosing him. Great job with this one.

Watcher666
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17 posted 1999-10-25 09:56 AM

Felt this one deeply.There is nothing I wish for more than to have my Mom back,for just one more moment.Well done.

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

WhtDove
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18 posted 1999-10-25 10:27 AM

Denise this made me all misty eyed! I'm glad you posted this, you did a wonderful job in expressing your feelings!!!
I have not gone through that yet. I do feel for you though. His spirit is with you though!

Seymour Tabin
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19 posted 1999-10-25 01:08 PM

Denise,
I must add my name to the long list of wonderful. Simply grand.

Denise

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20 posted 1999-10-25 08:49 PM

Sunshine, Marilyn, Watcher, WhtDove and Seymour, thank you all for reading and commenting. I'm glad it touched you.
Yes, Watcher, I know how you feel...just one more moment. (I wrote a poem about that too that I may share soon) Thanks again and I'm sorry for your loss as well. And to everyone who still has their parents with them, please cherish each moment while you can.

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Denise

[This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 10-25-1999).]

H. Arlequin
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21 posted 1999-10-27 03:19 AM

HA applauds!!

Ohme
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22 posted 1999-10-27 07:39 AM

Denise, this is one of the sweetest poems I have ever read about Dads. I'm certain he knew he was someone special.

hoot_owl_rn
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23 posted 1999-10-27 08:32 AM

Denise...very well written. I absolutely love the final two lines, what a way to sum up an already freat piece

Denise

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24 posted 1999-10-27 06:12 PM

HA, Ohme and Hoot, thank you for your kind responses. They are always appreciated!

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Denise

Elizabeth

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25 posted 1999-10-28 05:58 PM

Very moving Denise--I liked the Christmas imagery.

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*Elizabeth*

"Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low,
But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..."

"Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..."

Denise

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26 posted 1999-10-28 07:50 PM

Thank you, Elizabeth, I'm glad that you liked it! It's very special to me!

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Denise

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