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In Memory of Dad
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In Memory of Dad |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
My dad was a drunk, A preacher by choice He spoke the word of God And then when life kicked Him in the gut, Found solace in a bottle. He wasn’t a bad man. He cared about others, Spent time with the sick, Counseled the troubled, Liked by most everyone, Except my Mom’s parents. He laughed a lot with his mouth But seldom with his eyes, Afraid of the things inside He would numb the fear With prayer and alcohol When it grew too large He and I didn’t get on well. He tried to believe in god, I tried to believe in me. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
"I tried to believe in me".... the challenges we are given....are many.... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well, Ron, you can believe in God 'cuz he believes in you. |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
Much needed write Job well done! Thank You |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
The last two lines, in their own way, say more than the rest of the poem (and I like the poem). Sad how life turns, sometimes, but we all grow from it, hopefully into something better... -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Very nice poem, sometimes we don't have answers but life makes us wiser to understand some things from our past. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well done. . . just a little sad though. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Ron~ This moved me deeply, I'm at a loss for words to tell you how much I see my father in yours. Those last few lines hit so hard! I'm truly sorry for your difficult times, but, hopefully in writing this poem it has given you some insight and peace  Melissa~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I often wondered where a preacher went when the living of life and lives became too much to bear. I know he's supposed to go to the same place as his flock, to his God. But the shepherd's flock gets to go to the preacher and together they go to God, where 2 or more are gathered in His name, He shall be among them. I've often wondered if preachers and pastors are open enough to become vulnerable and seek the elders for comaraderie and added strength in prayer. There is so much love in your words for your dad, even though you didn't get on well, one can still tell he touched your life a great deal. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Wow...this is like one of those wines you taste, that's smooth, but with a slightly acrid aftertaste...as always a thoughtful read--and not all of memory is gold...and we do well to remember that too. Anything to heal. I'll shaddup now...but know that I loved this one. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Cpat Hair - I know from where you write this. Mine was not a preacher man, but it was very similiar. Thanks for sharing, and I'm glad that I stopped to read it, for memories it did return... BC |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Cpat--You wrote this with the tender honesty of understanding. Well done! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh boy, this one tugs at my heart. My Dad died this year, we were pretty much estranged, and I was surprised how much it still hurt. Sigh. Well done. Sandra |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
Powerful poem, CaptHair, It touched me in ways I thought I had forgotten long ago, but of coarse I wouldn't want to forget because history has a way or repeating it self if I should ever forget. Enjoyed Throw your heart out in front of you |
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Samia Junior Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 47Earth of corse! |
Good writing. Your poem hits home. Thanks for sharing. -Samia |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Cpat, This hits home for me too in some areas...Believe in yourself and believe in God...it's the way to go! Hugs Cindi |
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