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Thanks, Dad - and Happy Birthday
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Thanks, Dad - and Happy Birthday |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 Happy Birthday, Dad getting you to sit still for Mom’s present of you, was pulling proverbial chicken’s teeth although you once showed me a chicken that had some Still! What is it I remember about you, that goes past your grin and laughing eyes, the stories you wouldn’t tell, because no one should feel sorry for you in your lifetime. I remember age two, watching you shave and “get sharp” so we could visit mom in the hospital after the birth of my brother, at four you taught me that even humans can help baby robins live in a crisis, you taught early that a fair fisherman teaches how to fish for food, but a good fisherman nets humility… at eight, you were teaching me the weight of a hammer, a lesson tempered with the heavier weight of a few words, they’re like nails, they should only serve to hold your point down, for nails are expensive… You made magic with your hands, turning them to anything, and making anything turn into a present that has taken me into my future. Perhaps you were the best father to the three of us, because the father you were born to, wasn’t there for you. What I remember most, Dad, was when you said you would always be with me, your eyes looked into my soul, so that I knew the truth of your words as they nailed down my heart. Dad, meet my Passions’ poet-friends, for you are my muse that shares me with them through your eyes, helping me amuse them now and then, for I know you are the reason I find ways to write of silly things, and not-so-silly things, where I have left behind tenderprints of you, and our life, and why kids should have a dad like you. Happy Birthday, Dad. I love you. Robert H. Rilling June 2, 1923 – September 4, 1988 |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Karilea, your Dad resembles an artist friend of mine... gives me fond memories as I stare across the room at his painting. a beautiful poem~ M |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
Wow...I hope my daughter feels as deeply as you! I believe she does, Larry |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
beautiful you....this made me smile...  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What a loving tribute Karilea... (should have come with a tissue alert though) Beautiful....absolutely beautiful. Heart hugs. ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Well done! You are so fortunate that such a good man came to be such a part of your adult life. Mine died when I was in my twenties. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh, dear Karilea, what a wonderful dad you have, and what a dear poem this is! Happy Birthday, Sunshine's Dad, and may you have many more!  ....jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
You made magic with your hands, turning them to anything, and making anything turn into a present that has taken me into my future. This was beautifully done, you have a wealth of family in family...fantastic read and write Sending a very Happy Birthday to your most wise and giving father. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is a touching gift, for us all thank you |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Everyone wins here. Great tribute to a cool lookin' dude. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Happy Birthday to a wonderful man...how do I know....because of you, dear sissie!! |
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