some things

some memories have vanished now

dropped out of the hole in the pocket of my denims

the ones you said were ready for the trash

all those years ago

 

i sit here trying to animate the phrases

remembering the silences….their warmth

picturing your smiling eyes loving me from across the room

recapturing your voice through a flashback’s ears

and that smile….the one that lit up my world

yes!

 

but the truth is seeds of inspiration

have run outside to play in the puddles

they know it is impossible to write you

write us

the way it really was back then

so for now I will just say

i miss you!

some things never really change

Author's Note

the photo was taken in 1991.....my daddy and me

Reviews

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

i miss you!
some things never really change

So true but really our loved ones are still watching us from somewhere & still they are deeply in love with us and showering blessings for us through God. Loved the photo way much and also the depthness of your words. Thanks Lydia sharing a beautiful memory of your life :) Bless you!

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely review. thank you. Lydi**

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

What a beautiful poem. Welcome Lydia :)

[Ardra]

So beautiful lydi... love the photo :)
the poem speaks of your unconditional love for your dad ...
all girls adore their dads more than words can say..
as you have adorably said :"they know it is impossible to write you
write us" .....oh i miss my dad too ..reading this brought tears in my eyes ... he now resides in the world of stars.. but yes even if they go ,their memories are always close to our hearts :)
thanks for sharing this beautiful poetry! god bless you!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ria...for the review and for understanding. Lydi**

[James]

A lovely and touching memory and tribute. I hope my children look back on me with such love.

[Lydia Shutter]

Awwww...James....what a sweet thing to say. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

Here is memory imbued with charm, grace, the kind of words that Dad's DNA would come to love.

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so kind, Al. Thank you. Lydi**

[redzone]

yes.... I can see his smiling eyes, they reflect in yours Lydi.. and perhaps some memories have been lost, but the important ones remain and like magic they still "inspire"... and both of your smiles say in that special way, "oh yes, maybe we weren't supposed to, but we jumped in those puddles anyway"... and sometimes the biggest and best of these memories are found in the "I miss you"... you cannot miss someone who doesn't live in your heart... and this will always "never change"...

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here...my dad and I did jump in the puddles together...much to my mom's chagrin! His eyes were always twinkling and sometimes when I look in the mirror, I see him. He does live in my heart, you are absolutely right, Curt. Thank you so much for the review...Happy Father's Day to you. Lydi**

[Gaurav]

the love transcends generations and your poem too...nice work

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Gaurav. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi, the genes are worn with pride
and love... the warmth of sharing and
remembering on Father's Day. truly a
poem rich in memories, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, my friend. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

A true likeness to an adoring father...
you were blessed and he likewise.
Inbeleive our Spirit lives on in ways that only
G-d knows. Even my father left me with a
respect for Shakespeare and the deepness
of the Ocean as well as the possibilities of
the vastness of the Universe. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

We learned so much from them. They were special men.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love the photo...a very pretty lady and her dad.

the poem i connect to in many ways...as you know.

thank you.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for the compliment and the review, Jacob. It was so long ago....feels like another lifetime. Lydi**

[Papaya]

So touching Lydia. This is such a beautiful poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Papaya. Lydi**

[Papaya]

You're welcome. It's a beautiful picture too.

[Sami Khalil]

Ary fitting tribute to your dad on Father's Day. I can sense the power of his effect and presence in your life and how it changed things along the way. I'm pretty sure he is so proud of that relationship you all had...Excellent...:)............

[Lydia Shutter]

I was always "Daddy's little girl" and since my dad passed on when he was still relatively young, that is how I remember him. Thank you, Sami. Always appreciate your reviews. lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly. ....:)))))