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The Locket
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The Locket |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle 
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10/29/98...In loving memory of Dad Hidden in the drawer, found by chance, a heart-shaped locket, and at first glance tarnished and dirty, forgotten I once wore it 'round my neck....never out of sight, never touching the ground. Taking it in hand, knowing what was in there knowing emotions would soon be laid bare. With shaky fingers and pounding heart I opened the locket, hoping I wouldn't fall apart. In the picture, a handsome man looking so young holding a child listening to the song he'd always sung. The child, a girl, her age around four smiling up at him saying "Sing more, daddy, more". With half smile on face, vision blurred by tears, yet so vivid~ how he could dispel my fears. I now wear the locket, when I need a sign, gather it in both palms, to cherish this dad of mine. |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
What a tender tribute to an obviously great father. My wife sometimes goes off on tangents about the faults of her father. Admittedly he's not the best father in the world. The one that would expect you to lose weight by telling you you've gained some and you looked better before. That type. But, he has always poured his heart out to her in his very personal gifts to her, just her. Bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc. He picks them out for her on his own. When she was a little girl they'd go "Bumpin' Around" in the car together. Just the two of them. And they'd always stop to get her a special little gift. A charm, a locket, some simple I love you and sorry I'm not perfect. At times she gets so angry at him, and rightly so. But no one could ever pry her precious gifts from her heart's grasp. This poem touched me and reminded of my wife's childhood. Thanks for sharing it. Kevin |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Sweet, I wish I had had this kind of Dad. I do have a locket, that my Grandpa gave my Grandma, with a pic of him as a young man inside. This made me think of him. Sandra |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
remembering the same, Dorene  M |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is lovely Chanson. Good to read your words on this special day or anytime. hugs, Chris Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
This is precious, Chanson. Such fond memories... Sadelite |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your love keeps his memory alive ~ and a part of him...  EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a precious piece |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Fine tribute Enjoyed reading your words again Gloom |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Thank you to all. I am pleased to have nudged a happy memory or two. |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Oh! This is so touching and filled with love. Beautiful... Hugs BonBon  |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
I'm happy you enjoyed, Bonnie. Thank you. |
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