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Dear Dad,
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Dear Dad, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Dear Dad, You will never see her face Or know warmth of her embrace For you were taken from this earth Before the hour of her birth This child will never know how dear The things you’d whisper in her ear Nor will the wonder in her eyes Incite a tale that you devise But Dad, I promise this to you The grandfather she never knew Will be a very special part Of love within her tender heart The deeds you did, as thoughts unfold Will be the nightime stories told Your words, your wisdom, charming laugh Will don each album photograph You lived a life that’s full and good In all your days of fatherhood The best you gave was of yourself Your love of life and life itself Your honest ways, your love for me A lifetime lived in dignity A heritage so rich in pride Is passed to someone by my side So here she is, a little girl With puffy sleeves and twisted curl And dimpled finger pointing to My favorite photograph of you On Father’s Day, the memories flow And in my daughters eyes they glow As I repeat your name and face She holds your portrait in embrace Elizabeth Santos |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
This is so sweet. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Speaking as a Dad, this is a most warming, and gentle tribute to one you loved, and is most apparent, loved you...well done, gentle soul...gentle smile |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Elizabeth, oh my words could not do this tribute justice. this has got to be one of the most beautiful father's day tributes i've ever laid eyes upon. i know how hard it is to lose someone so dear to you... but you've taken a painful situation and made the best of it by sharing your dad with your child in memories and pictures. know that he sits in heaven with a grin upon his face and a smile in his heart just for YOU. truly beautiful work!! ' take care. amy  "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Beautiful tribute to your Father, he would be proud of your poetry and the fact that you share your love for him with your little one in memories. ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Aw, you got me here. This was so tender and full of love. She'll know because he lives through YOU. Fabulous write, Liz. All writing comes |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice thoughts Elizabeth...James |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
Beautifully penned by an accomplished poet. Just a wonderful read. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Elizabeth this is an excellent tribute! It's truly sad when a child doesn't get to know a parent or grandparent....This sadness is beautifully expressed here in this poem of yours but with a positive overtone that makes the writing complete.....very loving write! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful Liz ... simply priceless. To cherish so warmly the memories of those in our hearts and share them with others ... a wonderful legacy and testament of their lives. You tugged my heart indeed with this lovely poem. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Our Lady Santos...I share my father with my granddaughter.... and see his smile in her eyes.... thank you... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You have a heart as big as a whale. And offer it in countervail. Lovely Sy |
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