Open Poetry #15 |
A Nod And A Wink |
EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
...for Dad! I love you, I miss you A Nod And A Wink Time goes by Sways to and fro You have to wonder As we come and go Is it ever enough? Just to say I know We've too much to say With just a nod and a wink All too easy to loose Gone in less than a blink Asking then, what would it take? To make us all just stop and think And now throughout the years The tears they'll come all too often For a love that's lost is too long gone Leaving stolen moments as memories soften And as life goes on one can only hope That the lesson learned is not forgotten . .
"Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Eddie, this one really touched me as I still miss my Dad heaps after two years. "All too easy to loose" It is isn't it. take care, Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I know where you're coming from. I lost my Mom very suddenly a few years ago, and there isn't a day that I don't miss her. Unfortunately, I think we often don't appreciate our parents enough until they're gone. I know I didn't. We had a great relationship, but I still didn't appreciated her enough at the time. Heartfelt feelings, beautifully put Tracey |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A wink and a nod and they're gone forever from this earth, except in our memories. I recently lost both my parents, and I wish I had taken more time to get to know why they did what they did, thought the way they thought, and loved each other so completely that the time they endured separation was a mere four months. Thank you for the beautiful words. Midnitesun, Kacy |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
EagleOne, only when they are gone do we take the time to wonder at their greatness in our lives. I talk to my Mom often, but seem to forget my Dad. Thanks for making us think, ME |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EagleOne~ Oh, sweetie ... this aches across the page~ 'For a love that's lost is too long gone' Sending *hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Dee ~ Yes my friend, it is all too easy to loose! Take care! Tracey ~ Yes, you do know the feelings. Sad that I think far too many of us do. Thank you for adding your thoughts. Midnitesun ~ I feel for your loss. In time we come to understand that they did indeed know, it's just nice to be able to say it. Mother Earth ~ I think the same applies to all those we care about in our lives. I like to think that we live and learn, and that can only make this world a better place, thank you! Marge ~ You are always there with a kind word and a hug. Both are very much appreciated my friend, thank you. Take care! "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes for sure ...I agree....good words of experience....great tribute to your love for your dad. I love that Seeger song! Good stuff! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Put more stock in those nods and winks my friend...he knew! And now that you've grown into his eyes...well I don't think that this is just a family trait....you saw him there...because he is...always with you and always smiling....this is a beautiful tribute to your father my friend...hugs to you on this upcoming Aussie Father's Day!! He'd be proud....just look into the eyes of your angels |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A sincere and touching tribute Eagle... you do him and your self justice... Happy Fathers Day to YOU poet sir Good to find your smiling face here!! jm "Failure is not in the falling down ... |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
wonderful EAGLE...i so enjoyed this..(and bob segers song too.. ) i lost my dad too..and thats always been one of my unsettled things--did he know how much i loved him..did i convey the portals of my heart to him quite sufficiently... i know..i know he knew..but did he really know...? he probably did.. and yours probably did too.. glad to have read this one my friend.. hugs, g ~dgvarner/fallen rain~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Such heart-felt poetry and I'm sure speaks to many people, who have lost a parent. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh my yes, 'one can only hope' that a 'lesson learned is not forgotten'... well said EagleOne. Very touching. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
ethome ~ Funny how so many years down the track the lesson now seems so elementary. Still at least it was learned, thank you for your thoughts. Butterfly ~ My dear friend, even through the occasional tear I can see much more clearly now. And yes, I think too there can be some times when you just know. Thank you my friend, thank you! Janet ~ As always, it is good to be here, and even better to be smiling. Thank you for your thoughts! g ~ So many Bob Seger Fans . I know my Father knew, I just would have liked the chance to tell him one last time. Thank you, glad to know you enjoyed. Trillium ~ I think there are many who hear this, I thank you for adding your thoughts. Nightshade ~ Sometimes it can take a while but I like to think that eventually we all learn the lessons, thank you! "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh but he is never really gone...as long as you love him he will live forever...in your heart and in your memories...wonderful tribute to a well loved man |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Paula ~ I know he travells with me, but every now and then those doubts seem to surface again. Thank you! "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Yanno, I ache every day with three current losses of loved ones in my life, and could never quite get it down (the feelings), but you did! Great poem, and here's a hug for you too. *~If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all*~ |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Eddie This was such a moving piece of writing that was beautifully portrayed in a wonderful dedication to your father. As soon as I read that it was dedicated to your father, it brought an instant tear. Two years on from my father's death and I still have trouble coming to terms with the fact he is gone and I will never see him again....it breaks my heart. Time heals but the wounds of such a loss will never go. I loved the lyrics of that Bob Seger song (I've always been a big fan of his music and wonderful lyrics) Thank you so much for sharing this piece of your heart. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Heartfelt penned ....I know these feelings quite well myself...thank you for sharing. ((warm hugs)) Charisma |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Mysteria ~ I understand the ache, and send a hug to you. Take care and thank you! Sue ~ I know that you understand my friend. My words don't seem to be enough, all I can say is thank you for sharing your thoughts here. Charisma ~ It is sad that so many know and understand these feelings so well, yet it is also offers comfort. Thank you! "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
The only person close to me that has passed is my maternal Grandfather....I so dread the day when others go. The only comfort I have is in the hope of a better place for them. This is a well written piece....touching to me!!! I love the title....and the whole poem makes one stop and think!!!!! HUGS Bridgette |
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