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garysgirl

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0 posted 2002-10-17 12:50 PM

A TRIBUTE TO MY DAD
by Ethel (written on 6/6/85)

Sometimes we seem to forget to say
"thank you" to our Dad
Especially when we have grown up and our
own problems we have had

But I'd like to say as best I can in these
few verses I write
That I thank God for all the times, for our
famiy, Dad used courage and might

And I thank You, God, for all the many times he
worked when, I'm sure. he wasn't able
So we could have a good place to sleep, good
clothes and plenty of food on the table

And, God, I used to think he was being too strict
when I had to be home in such a hurry
But now I know if he hadn't had such love, he
would never have bothered to worry

So I thank you, God, for my Dad, and help me
always to show it
So that even though I forget to say "I love you",
he will always know it

Larry C

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1 posted 2002-10-17 12:55 PM

Ethel,
Can you tell I love family? This is wonderful! Such a fine daughter he raised too. Excellent write. Keep it up.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Auguste

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2 posted 2002-10-17 01:04 PM

Ethel, a very nice tribute to your dad and I'm sure he realized just how much you do love him, even if you do forget to voice it as often as you'd like.

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

Temptress

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

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Mobile, AL

3 posted 2002-10-17 01:06 PM

A sweet tribute. I have a few around here written for my Dad also, and I must be a complete Daddy's girl too.

I enjoyed this. It made me smile.

"two hearts will build the foundation for one point of light
a duet done with passion"

excerpt from "I Love You"

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-10-17 01:09 PM

(smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, yay, your dad is a very special person just like you are and I know he will always love you so much and he knows that somedays you may be exhausted but deep down he will always know you love him! (kiss on cheek) This is a gorgeous tribute, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

5 posted 2002-10-17 01:46 PM

Larry, thanks so much for your reply. Oh yes, I can tell that you love family and are also a wonderful Dad. Thank you.

Love To All,
Ethel

garysgirl

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6 posted 2002-10-17 01:48 PM

Michael, thank you. I hope he does know. I try to remember to tell him as often as I do my Mom that I love and appreciate him.
Love To All,
Ethel

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

7 posted 2002-10-17 01:52 PM

Jennifer, thanks for yor reply. I'll have to look for your poems to your Dad. My Mom says that I have lots of ways like my Daddy...he says I'm just like her. They've been married for 63 years, so they must like each other too!?! HeeHee! Thank you for your reply.

Love To All,
Ethel

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

8 posted 2002-10-17 01:55 PM

Noah, I sure do hope that he knows how much I love him. I'm always glad to see your replies to everybody (as well as your poetry). You are so sweet and have such a kind heart, Noah. I hope you feel better today!?!
Love To All,
Ethel

P.S. I found your color again..HeeHee!!

Martie

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9 posted 2002-10-17 01:56 PM

ethel

You are very lucky to still have your dad around to tell him. I hope you have shown him this poem that tells how much you love him. He will treasure it, I'm sure!

CSKpoet
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Island in Paradise

10 posted 2002-10-17 02:01 PM

Ethel,
You are such a sweet loving lady..
I know that you got that from Dad...
I also am a Daddy's girl so I loved you excellent tribute to you Dad!
hugs, Cher

Poetry is:
Passion, imagination and intellect running together.

Aloha with warmest regards, Cheryl Stewart Koomoa

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

11 posted 2002-10-17 02:12 PM

Marti, thanks so much for your reply. He does like the poem. It's in a frame on the wall right beside the one I did for my Mother in 1985. Thanks.

Love To All,
Ethel

garysgirl

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12 posted 2002-10-17 02:14 PM

Cher, thank you so much for your reply. It's great being a "Daddy's girl", isn't it?

Love to All,
Ethel

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

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Melbourne, Australia

13 posted 2002-10-18 12:28 PM

Hello Ethel

I feel sure that your Dad is beaming with pride after reading your heartfelt words.

Take care........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

garysgirl

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Posts 19237
Florida, USA

14 posted 2002-10-18 12:33 PM

Thank you, sweet Sue. My Dad does like the poem very much. I need to write both my parents more poetry. Much has happened since I wrote these two back in 1985. I am so blessed to still have both my parents. Thanks.

Love To All,
Ethel

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