My Father's Legacy

A poem written the day my Dad passed away in Sydney, Australia.

My Father's words are my legacy
He gave the pen of ardent writing.
The love for books and careful study,
And wealth of knowledge gained by reading.

The gift of painting self portraits
In oil and watercolor mediums,
As artist he had various traits
That lingers now like sweet perfume.

He taught me best the gift of laughter,
Sincerity in friendships made,
In conflict silence is much greater
And cursing he always forbade.

"Strive to gain sound education
Value work and your family
Respect the race of any nation
Live well your life with integrity."

He never schooled at parenting
And he may not be a perfect one
Through all mistakes and human failings
He lived this life an honest man.

He passed the torch and made life rich
By leaving me with all these lessons
Though in my heart I suffer grief
His love and memory will live on.

God bless you Daddy, you're the best!
With love and thanks - goodbye!
You've made the mark and passed your test
And now with angels you can fly.







FOR YOU DADDY ****

Vicente de Jesus Buhain Jr.
April 27,1920 - May 5,2009

Cynthia Buhain Baello

May 5, 2009

Reviews

[Baby Ricochet]

Wow. THat's really beautiful. I'm touched

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thank you :-)

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So beautiful and heartfelt! I could feel your love for him in every stanza :)

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thank you lynn :-)

[Marie]

A wonderful triute to your father, who must have been a wonderful man.

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thank you Marie.

[...]

. an incredibly moving and profoundly poetic tribute, my friend ... i'll never forget this piece ... there's so much love and adoration in your words ...

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thank you .me.

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. you're very welcome :) ...

[Bakor War]

Reminds me of my own grandmother... Its simple yet moving. Just shows that when it comes to your loved ones,there is no need for eloquent words or phrases. Love it...:)

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thank you Bakor, my grandfather was a a gentle soft-spoken man - the father of my father, he also had a great influence on my life.

[David Lewis Paget]

A fine tribute to your father, and his ideals. That he passed them down to you is reflective of his stature in your eyes. Would that all fathers could do the same,
david.

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thank you David. He had failings too just like me but he did his best.

[Michael G.]

This is a lovely tribute to your father. I think he would be very proud of it. He seemed to be the type of man my father was. And the type of man I hope I am.
Well done.

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Thank you Michael.