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Mel~ Junior Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 16Gosford, New South Wales, Australia |
You said you would never leave me, I knew that was a lie. I also knew the time would come For me to say goodbye. Although nobody talked about it I still understood. Even though I would never say I guess I never could. I didn't even shed a tear On that fateful day When my mother held me close And said, "Daddy's dead. He's gone away." I guess it was meant to happen. I guess it was meant to be. And even though you have been gone for years now, Dad, you're still a part of me. ~*© Melinda O'Connor 1997*~ This poem is being published in a book called Between Darkness and Light I wrote it for my father who died 26th June, 1992 |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This is a beautiful tribute to your Dad.My Dad passed away two years ago and I have recently written poems for him. This was very well expressed and wonderfully written. Welcome to Passions! Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 03-21-2000).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
this is a kick in the pants...lemme welcome yuh too our happy home!!!! |
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Windrider Silverbreeze Junior Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 33 |
Beatuifully written. I have family I've written poetry for, though have never attempted to have any published. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is a lovely entree to our forums. You've written a wonderful tribute to your dad, Mel. Welcome to Passions - Check your email for a special greeting..  |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Mel: A great tribute to your father..  HUGS |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a great first post and a touching tribute to your father. Welcome to passions |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Poignantly told. Welcome to Passions! Corinne |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Welcome to Passions, Mel! This is a lovely tribute to your Dad. Denise |
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MyPenNameIsSam Member
since 2000-03-06
Posts 94usa |
beautiful...and welcome to passions -molly aka sam Fleeting World "Thus shall ye think of all this fleeting world: A star at dawn, a bubble in a stream; A flash of lightning in a summer cloud, A flickering lamp, a phantom, and a dream." -from the Diamond Sutra, translated by : A. F. Price -- found in Teachings of The Buddha, edited by Jack Kornfield |
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nona Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 139Fla |
Mel to one Daddy's girl from another. Beautifully done a tribute to what you shared with your Dad. I also wrote one for mine Death Of A Loved One and ironically it will also be published in the same Anthology of Work as yours. Looking forward to reading more from you I think we may be kindred spirits......nona |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
very nice mel... Dad's are a great muse and sorely missed... nice to read you! |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
great poem for your father! I am close to my father! this really makes one appreciate the time they have with their fathers! Welcome to Passions! "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O,no! it is an ever-fixed mark....William Shakespeare |
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busylisa_ca Junior Member
since 2000-03-01
Posts 39 |
I have a good relationship with my Father and after reading your wonderful poem, I realized the importance of our relationship. Congrats on the publication! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Welcome, Mel!! Wonderful poem. It is always hard when you lose a loved one, but they do live on through you...in all you do. No one can take the memories. Treasure them always. Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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