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Did I Tell Him
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Did I Tell Him |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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I wonder if I told him, do you think he really knew? How much his daughter loved him, ere she bade him sad adieu. Did I take sacrifice for granted; lay his love upon the shelf? Thinking not of what he'd done for me, but only of selfish self. Heavenly Father, will You find him? Will You seek him out up there? Will You tell how much I loved him? And will forever care? On this earth, Dear Heavenly father, he was second unto none. And I just can't wait to tell him 'til my race down here, is run. I wish that I had told him then, before it was too late. It's so hard to send my love from here, up through that golden gate. by; Joyce Father's Day 2000 |
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Kerri S Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 61Rhode Island |
Joyce this poem is breath taking. I have always believed that when a child speaks our parents listen even when they are in heaven. I know your father would be proud. Kerri |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Beautiful,I'm sure he knows! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You have told him now and I believe he clearly and eagerly hears your words of love...James |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
On this earth, Dear Heavenly father, he was second unto none. And I just can't wait to tell him 'til my race down here, is run. I wish that I had told him then, before it was too late. It's so hard to send my love from here, up through that golden gate. ============= this is a beautiful sincere poetic prayer Joyce and a lovely heartfelt tribute wonderful wording and phrasing... very well done. take care jm We wish ourselves beautiful, |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, Joyce, he most certainly knew...... thank you for sharing your heart.... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I think many of us have this same question, Joyce...you have expressed it beautifully |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
Beautiful expression of love, Joyce. A really tender prayer. Be blessed! Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh my, this sent chills. I was not very close to my father, but he died recently, and it has been harder than I thought. I too, send him this wish. Thanks. I may go cry now. Sandra |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you dear friends. My daddy has been gone for many years, but he still affects every day of my life. He was such a wonderful influence on the woman I was to become. I just hope he knew that. Love Joyce |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Heavenly Father, will You find him? Will You seek him out up there? Will You tell how much I loved him? And will forever care?' This is so touching, Joyce...and, yes, I'm sure he knows now...wonderful write! sp  to be with you... |
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