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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2004-06-01 06:16 PM

In memory of my dearly loved father

* * *
I walk slowly through the door
And brush the cobwebs away
Your shed was once your refuge
A place you came to every day

The smell of cedar oil
And wood carved long ago
Your place of quiet contentment
Where your skills were put on show

I once watched you as you worked
Your hands were cracked and dry
Fond memories I now relive
As a tear escapes my eye

I inhale familiar scents
As I stand amongst my thoughts
You were a gentle man of peace
So many lessons you once taught

As I glance around your workshop
It is your presence that I miss
Memories come flooding back
As I stop and reminisce

* * *

"We sat together for what
seemed like hours.
Our hearts were so finely tuned
to one another that we
felt no need to speak"

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

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2004-06-01 06:34 PM

Sue~Your father is always with you....
and he is smiling proudly.
Hugs, Nancy.

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

2 posted 2004-06-01 07:45 PM

Very touching and filled with heart.

Susan

The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

3 posted 2004-06-01 09:18 PM

Lovely memories that warm the heart.
Beautifully written Sue.
hugs, Chris

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Anderson

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2004-06-04 10:14 PM

Dear Sue: This is a beautiful reminisce of your father. He would be so proud of you and your poetry!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

5 posted 2004-06-04 10:16 PM

With memories like these, my friend, he will live forever...

jwesley

MGROVES

Member Elite

since 2004-02-01

Posts 3802
california

6 posted 2004-06-04 10:23 PM

yes memories like that keeps one alive in the heart forever. beautiful

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

7 posted 2004-06-04 11:29 PM

Oh, Suetang, I know the feel of this, and the little smells, and other reminders..... such a sweet poem, and sorry for your loss.

....jo

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

8 posted 2004-06-05 03:17 AM

even in sadness of loss you write beautifully

froggy
Senior Member

since 2003-06-23

Posts 1893
Michigan

9 posted 2004-06-05 12:06 PM

Suetang,
this is very beautiful.
I know the same feeling whenever
i see the semi trucks,the memories
of my dad come flooding back.

Hugs

:-)

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

10 posted 2004-06-05 12:40 PM

How very beautiful and touching dear Sue. Your bond is very much alive.
Love and hugs. Margherita

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