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The Patriarch
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The Patriarch |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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 This poem is for my father in law, the father of my first husband
You are the family patriarch father and grandfather to us all like a sturdy old oak you stand so tall you've lived so long yet still, you're strong like glue, we have a special bond of love and life and faith beyond with the wisdom of the ages you are a book of many pages and each page tells a story of pain or love or glory there is a special grace to the lines etched on your face that echo happiness and tears you've known throughout your many years I am the wife of your son who too soon, died together, we've oft reminisced and cried and so, my father...you'll always be I'll be your daughter, eternally |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
wonderful family dedication and personification of the tree  |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I hope you show him this madame..truly beautiful hugss... ~Victoria~ You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, do show this to him....he certainly deserves to see this honest and warm feeling of a devoted daughter... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Martin. I am still close with my first husband's family.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Victoria...this was written for his 86th birthday, last year. Thanks for your reply.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks for replying, Barry...Yes, he has definitely seen this one.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Lyra - It has been awhile, but I have a little time, so I thought I'd check in. This is such a great dedication to your father in-law. I remember when you posted this one on MT. I hope everything is going well. Dave |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lyra~ You have afantastic heart, and it shows always upon these pages... Lauren~ Step through the |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Dave...its so good to see you here. Where have you been? I was wondering if you hadn't been here because you were too busy eating that disgusting NY pizza that you love so much. Thanks for stopping by.]  [/URL] copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (02-06-2002 11:22 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks from the bottom of my heart, Lauren.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Lyra - I was at a Pizza Clinic, and I am proud to say I've kicked the habit. My pizza addiction has been licked.lol The real story, I have just been really busy lately. Pretty mysterious, huh.lol Dave (A mystery man) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, my heart cries out to the loss you and your father-in-law experienced, but I also know that he will always love you so much and your father-in-law will always be so happy and delighted to have such a loving daughter-in-law like you! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much, my thoughts and prayers are always with you both! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!    May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,what a beautiful poem for your father inlaw.I can tell you think the world of him.  TAKE CARE!  Juanita |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah and Juanita...thanks so much for your replies...He is the only father I have now, since I lost my own.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Where is this pizza clinic, Dave...I can't believe you actually went to one...but knowing you...maybe I can believe it. Now you have to try some Michigan pizza...remember it comes from Middle Earth and its made by the Hobbits, so it has to be good. The name of my favorite place is Bilbo's Pizza.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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