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Daddy's Little Angel
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Daddy's Little Angel |
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Dream Chaser Junior Member
since 2000-11-21
Posts 32South Carolina |
Daddy’s Little Angel I was Daddy’s little Angel The apple of his eye. My tears could melt his great big heart There was nothing he could deny. He was my knight in shining armor, There was nothing he couldn’t do. Always making and fixing things, With baling wire and glue. Fixing cars and trucks and things, A Jack-of-all-trades by name. Tho’ I was just a little girl, To be like him was my game. Imitating him, at the age of five I put my tricycle up on my swing. Using his tools in my small hands, In pieces when I finished, my dad’s laughter it did bring. Why did God take him away from us, When still so young was he? Surely it was not his time to go, I thought, forever he would be. “God, please don’t take him now,” I cried, “Surely you are mistaken.” So much I need to tell him, I wasn’t ready for him to be taken. I miss my daddy so, Some days I start to say, “Daddy, fix this,” and then remember ……he has gone away. Our last weekend was spent together I sat, my head upon his knee, He had to know his time was short, He said he was proud of me. He told me how I gave HIM life, And how I made him smile. And then he wound my hair in his work-scarred hands, And we were quiet for a while. Destined never to see his great-grandchildren They never saw his smiling face. God called him home and a void was made, But he sent another to take his place. He resides there now in heaven, His skills, God needed there. Why else would He take him, When it’s so hard for me to bare? As for the great-grandchildren he so much wanted, Through my memories he’ll still be known. For I’ve passed on to them the stories, Of this man who made our home. They’ll know the love he gave us, And they’ll know the reasons why, On certain days Grandma gets quiet, And goes off to softly cry. But life must go on for all of us We know not when it will stop And one day soon he will welcome us Still working in Heaven’s shop. [This message has been edited by Isis (edited 11-28-2000).] |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
Angel...A very nice tribute to your father. I'm sure there will be many who can relate to this. Well done. Hardrock |
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firecrakker Member
since 2000-10-20
Posts 235Virginia |
Dream Chaser, I, too, know the void of having your father taken at an early age. You have done a beautiful job of remembering him in this work. Thank you for reminding me how special the time I had with my own father was. Sheila |
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taramw Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 738 |
Oh this is such a beautiful poem  Thanks for sharing. Take care.~ Tara ~ "A poem should not mean, but be" - Archibald MacLeish |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
MAN! OK, this is the first time I've ever cried when reading a poem! This was beautiful. Thankyou very much for sharing. He must have been a wonderful person. |
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Dream Chaser Junior Member
since 2000-11-21
Posts 32South Carolina |
Yes, fractal007, he was a wonderful man! I couldn't have had a better father even if I could have chosen him. And Sheila, the special times were so many that I could never begin to count them. I really miss him this time of year. He always made Christmas such a special time in our family. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
This one brought a tear to my eyes, such a beautiful expression of your love for your Father. Take care! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
So very well done. A poem that will last forever, to read down to your children and their children. To keep your father alive and always with you. Beautiful. With the word, I am mighty, with the pen I am free.. dragonpoe |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Dream Chaser, lovely! write on Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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CareBear3 Junior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 39New Hampshire |
Awwe....that was amazing..made me cry! I was so much of a daddys little girl. This was just beautiful. Great job! "In great moments life seems neither right nor wrong but something greater it seems inevitable" ~Kelley |
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Suzanne Arlene Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 377Ontario, Canada |
This is a beautiful poem.Well written and goes right to my heart. I know your father is very proud of you for remembering him this way. God has blessed you. Suzanne |
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soozieque_28 Junior Member
since 2000-11-28
Posts 28Tennessee |
This poem made me cry...even though my dad is stll alive, I know it is something we all have to face someday. This is a beautiful remembrance of your dad. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Just know you will be together again one day...HUGS ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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qtpieelmo Senior Member
since 2000-07-04
Posts 989Sesame Street :) hee hee ,NY |
AW this is soo sweet. it reminds me of my dad who is now disabled & confined to a bed. I will always be daddy's girl though. this poem was very touching it even made me cry. great work LOVE ELMO <3 |
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Melster Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 442Brisbane, Qld, Australia |
Dream Chaser... Have you ever heard a song called "Daddy's little girl"? It is sung by a group called Dr Hook... I lost my father when I was 2 years old - and we were closer than peas in a pod... I followed him everywhere! Listen to the song if you can find it... it is an old one - but it is what keeps me going - it is sad - but it is life! I am told every day that I am just like my dad and from what I can establish - I am... I wish you luck and hope that you can keep the memory of your dad living on somehow!! |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
This really brought tear to my eyes, you were fortunate to have such a wonderful daddy. I am sure his love will forever live on in your heart. |
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