dear Joyce... a beautiful story of
your Dad's giving Spirit. His gift was
very unselfish... and surely gave him inner
Peace. It must be similar to being
in a Parish and looking at stained glass
windows of Saints in vivid colors with the
Light shining through. truly... Pat
Posted 11 Years Ago
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11 Years Ago
What a lovely review, Patricia. When my mother was suffering from Alzheimer's, my father cared for .. read moreWhat a lovely review, Patricia. When my mother was suffering from Alzheimer's, my father cared for her at home for many years. She would ask to go to church at times when there were no services, but my father would drive her to the church so she could see for herself. He was a very giving man and he loved my mother very much. Even when she had to go into a facility because of a broken hip, he practically lived there and tried to supervise the work of the staff.
I appreciate your reading my poem and leaving such wonderful words behind.
This was so loving. I love the story in the poem. I just lost my grandfather who was like a father to me. I was emotionally touched by your story and genuine love. thank you for sharing.
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
Thank you for your heart-felt review, Eddie. I had just lost my father when I wrote this poem in 20.. read moreThank you for your heart-felt review, Eddie. I had just lost my father when I wrote this poem in 2009. It was a hard time and writing poetry helped me to deal with the pain. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. You have my deepest sympathy.
You didn't tell me I'd need a kleenex with this.
Very heartfelt...heartwarming...
An excellent tribute to dad.
Blessings in the year to come.
Scott
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
Thanks, Scott. I really appreciate your taking the time to read and review my work. It's nice to .. read moreThanks, Scott. I really appreciate your taking the time to read and review my work. It's nice to come home to such kind words.
What a true tribute to your dad.You have painted such a lovely picture of a man that we all (in our lives)love with all our hearts.My dad passed away too and I loved him and remember him everyday and wish my kids had gotten a chance to know him.Great write:)
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
I'm sorry for your loss, Vidya. I started writing just before my Dad passed on and poetry has help.. read moreI'm sorry for your loss, Vidya. I started writing just before my Dad passed on and poetry has helped me deal with his and my mother's deaths. I appreciate your very gracious review a lot.
You would love that man if he were not your dad. Old blue eyes would love him and sing a song about him. Joyce, you dad was a man and I love him too. Great tribute. Tom
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your very kind words. My Dad was a giver, that's for sure!
I love it. What a great and heart felt tribute. I must confess I rarely write this way and wish I were able to. My family just knows I am a little bit "out there" and I tend not to salute them with words.
Posted 11 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
Thank you, K. I appreciate you very gracious review. Being able to salute my parents in poetry has.. read moreThank you, K. I appreciate you very gracious review. Being able to salute my parents in poetry has helped me deal with their passings. It is very cathartic.
I'm sorry if my poem caused you pain, Muse. Thinking of my father makes me happy even though I miss.. read moreI'm sorry if my poem caused you pain, Muse. Thinking of my father makes me happy even though I miss him and Mom very much. Their last days were not happy due to major illnesses so it is good to think of them at happier times and to know that they are now much happier than they were at the end of their lives. Keep smiling, Muse.
11 Years Ago
My father was an obsessive compulsive weight lifter...spent more time with his weights than he did w.. read moreMy father was an obsessive compulsive weight lifter...spent more time with his weights than he did with family. I have not spoken to him in over 15 years.
Wonder tribute to a man from the generation of we and us.
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, rutherford, for reading and reviewing my work. Your comment says so much about the diffe.. read moreThank you, rutherford, for reading and reviewing my work. Your comment says so much about the difference between my father's generation and my own. We were known as the "me" generation and that's pretty sad.
What a wonderful celebratory write about your dad, Joyce!
What a father to have! He was hardworking, dedicated, generous and kind. He sounds like the kind of man who never hesitated to put others before himself.
I hope you know that he will always be a part of you, and I am sure that he's tremendously proud. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Xx
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Lola, for your very thoughtful review. You have defined my father and he was, indeed, on.. read moreThank you, Lola, for your very thoughtful review. You have defined my father and he was, indeed, one of a kind. You are a good friend, and I value your poetry and your reviews highly.
Joyce, you have reached inside of me and pulled out tears of joy with this beautiful memory of your father. He sounds like quite a man. Very well done.
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Jack, for leaving such a moving review behind. He was indeed one of a kind, including gi.. read moreThank you, Jack, for leaving such a moving review behind. He was indeed one of a kind, including giving up years of his life when my mother was suffering from Alzheimer's. We kids are forever grateful for his tremendous sacrifices. I really appreciate your reviews, Jack.