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Voici mon père.
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Voici mon père. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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Indictment in averted eyes- forgiveness in the spark of look. A judge awaiting jury's word-- his silence always did speak more. A knife stuck in a block of wood-- a drawer filled with handkerchiefs. Tin-type photos placed with care. His secret life beneath it all. Red ballpoints that always bled and stained the pocket over heart. I smiled to note the white stretch tanks and boxer shorts in such neat fold. "Oh Dad, you are in fashion now..." I thought I heard him laugh. I sneaked a bottle of cologne-- tonight I'd wear a splash. We found a secret candy stash. He loved milky way... I glanced the walls and saw faces-- all of US--in disarray-- photos tacked any which way-- and all the things we'd given him-- proudly on the shelves displayed. Books in corners--they'd been read-- the spines were wrinkled with the bend and there were pages stained with tears dog-eared with his diligence. The smell of him is almost gone. I held my head and wept. Rocking like a little girl sitting there at daddy's desk. I touched the row of hats he kept, on pegs above the books. I grabbed the Whitman just for me-- before I took one final look: Soon, this too, will all be gone. I felt the punch of pain within again again I felt the void. And prayed that I could keep my friend. I looked around the room once more, and wondered of his wanderings... I took a picture in my mind and thought: "This is my father." |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And if he could read this he would be bursting with pride saying, "That's my daughter." I would suggest you read it to him  and out loud too because this is indeed a special connection that will never be faded.~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And you are my poet. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
K...you have just pinched my heart...i am so sorry...and he will never go away...helen |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
May I suggest you get this printed and framed and give it to your mom on Father's Day? It's wonderful...warm and full of remembrance.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh Karen, this really touched my heart. And, I can't help but believe that he knows how you feel. Maybe what Sharon said is a good idea...read it out loud. I think he just may "hear" it.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful Karen...what a fantastic write. Your father is very proud of you. ~Hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
serenity---There are better words than I have, yet I can only think how this has touched me. I hope you know.  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Such brilliant observations you pen here, Serene One. The person goes, then one by one the items go - photos, knick-knacks, books, clothes - disappear, digested by time. The only place they stay alive is in our minds. Your father will live for as long as you do, peacefully in your thoughts. God bless..... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 now I'm missing mine |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
and this is so very touching. A fantastic write. gorgeous one.Maree |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
didnt figure you for a daddy's girl; what a beauitful tribute to dad; and how lucky you are to feel this way, i hope you realize that. exquisite, as usual.....truly |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is an exceptional write. Besides the emotions it evokes, it is wonderfully descriptive. Superb! Liz |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Touching words, Karen. I only have a few "small pieces" of my Dad...to be treasured along with my memories. ~sighing~ M |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
~Smile~ Ed |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thanks all, for taking a tour of my Dad's office. I just wanted to remember it the way it was the last time I saw it. (It takes a while to sort through a man's life. Especially when you stop to hug everything.) and yanno? It dawned on me, sitting in there, that it was the only time I'd been in his office--alone. You guys are good medicine, and I'm grateful again for your loving responses. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ive said before and will say again...he is one of your sweetest muses..and your pen always does him justice...the imagery is as touching as is the inspires intend. Beautiful heartwrite baby. I was reborn on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay |
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winston Member
since 2002-12-19
Posts 204NW of Eden |
My French is worse than my English, but am guessing (because it sounds like it) that it means 'voice of my father'. (?) This is a swell way to remember a father. Thanks. It's amazing I won. I was running against peace, prosperity, & incumbency. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssss) Oh Karen, this is so beautiful, sweet friend, this made me smile to think of your dad taking a picture of you, and then crying in joy knowing you truly are his special daughter who he will always love! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Karen,I think this is a wonderful tribute to your father...you took us all on that last look around the room...thank you for sharing this very personal moment with us.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You all make me so happy... and I smiled re-reading, because it dawned on me that some of you might not understand why my Dad kept his personal sundries and toiletries in his office. My mother's love of clothes overflowed to every part of the house. So he moved his underwear and bath items in there and when I asked why? He replied--and read this in a slow, dry texan accent: "Ah've got this peculiarity to my personality." (pause. LONG pause.)"Ah like t'be able to locate mah underwear at all times." Quite funny at the time. Especially considering he said that to ME.  sigh...smile? He did have such a way... Thank you all so much....love to you all. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karen~ Love the quote from your dad. Now I know where you get your sense of humor. I have to echo JM...you never write more beautifully than when you write of your father. Your love for him is so evident in every syllable, and it touches me deeper than I can say. This is such a vivid look at, not only your dad's office, but a look at the man, as well. I thank you for sharing this with us. Love and hugs to you, friend, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Proof there is no such thing as a junk drawer. Limned imprints in the dust. Love. Beautiful. |
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