One Hundred Reasons

One Hundred Reasons

 

 

 

 

I came across a book today,
of one hundred reasons
why a daughter needs a Dad.

I thought of how apropos it was -
that in all my years of being without one
I could have written a book myself.

Perhaps, it would have been a best seller by now
sitting on the shelf of a Barnes & Noble,
aimlessly lost in the bargain bin
of “how-to” books,
of better homes and gardens
and learning photography.

 

I fumbled through the first fifty reasons,

deciding upon page sixty-eight

to buy it and take it home,
to wait for the 26th day of June
for what would have been

my Dad’s 94th birthday.

In all likelihood

my own list will grow...
immeasurably so.

 

Reviews

[willweb]

What about 100 reasons why I enjoy your poetry so much? Check the next time you are in B&N, you just might find it by now.
This one carries with it a touch of sadness and a little loneliness though there is in air of "it happens" woven throughout the lines that I see. We can't have it all and as someone once said, where would we put it if we did? I know a father is a big deal, I had one but we didn't get along very well. I just decided, it is what it is and went on with my life. Had a few sad moments and a few lonely moments but really viewed it as..."it happens". I can relate to this (Reason 42)

[Kelly Scheppers]

First and most importantly, I am so sorry to hear about your relationship with your Dad. Even in my adult years, I have found the passage of time and the void of those years still prevalent in my life today. He made me what I am. His DNA is alive in me and in my son. Am I to believe you have this book too, after mentioning reason 42? Oh Will, what joy you have brought me today by reading this. Thank you most kindly, my friend.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was sad and hard-hitting. My youngest will no doubt lose me before she is so very old so I'm trying to pack everything I can into the time we have left together. There's thirty years between my oldest and my youngest girls so maybe she can look to her older sister for the things that I forget. At least she has me now and as long as I can hang on to both her and life.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always had a close bond with my siblings, however, losing my older sister gave me quite a look at my own mortality. All we really have is today, so shower her with all your love and be thankful that you have each other. The love will overflow into all her tomorrows, even after you're gone. That's what a parent's love does! Thank you for a most poignant review, my friend!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

You write so beautifully, Kelly. It's always a pleasure to read your work. F.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Fabian!

[Jennifer Martin]

How much he would have learned from YOU, Kelly! This poem of longing touched my heart.Your truths shared, your soul bared.How blessed he would have been to know you!!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Jennifer. I feel blessed he was mine!

[red93]

A very special and complicated relationship in my own experience Kelly - you put this so well, with subtlety and perfect understanding - excellent.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I very much appreciate your visit today, and the warmth of your words. Thank you, Tony!

[light and ashes]

Sad and potent....
well done.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for the kindness your words bring!

[light and ashes]

You are welcome.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Kelly. We do miss the kind people who loved us. I have a similar book on my book shelf. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

They say the first love of a little girl, is her father. I believe it to be so. Thank you, John.

[Coyote Poetry]

I have three daughters and now I have a grand-daughter name Mia born in September. You are right. Daughters and fathers stay friends. The father know how hard life can be. You are welcome dear Kelly.

[Richard🖌]

Awh, Kelly 🌾

When I think of You (and I often do), of the fine, talented, sweet, intelligent, and deep-hearted person you are, nothing saddens me more-so than thinking of you missing and longing for the dad you never really knew … and, of those same moments to come. It's in moments like this I wish you had always been my daughter.
As usual, this brilliant Free Verse reflects the uniquely beautiful and creative You we all so warmly admire, envy, and respect.
"In all likelihood
my own list will grow...
immeasurably so." …sighhh*

I've missed you … I pray you'll never leave for good! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Kelly Scheppers]

This review only endears you more to me. How incredibly sweet of you to say. A thousand thank yous, my dear friend!

[Richard🖌]

And, a thousand more you're welcomes, Dear Kelly. : )

I can still recall how You and Dajeena were the first to so warmly and sweetly welcome me to the Café … it is I who thank You.

[X]

Powerful and heartfelt! You need only one reason--cos he is Dad! I recently made a video about my father--check it out https://youtu.be/5VdAOFWgXsM

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Kira. I'll make a note to check it out!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Such a poignant and elegant eulogy to your father. Powerful in its love and its loss. I guess such books are consigned to the bargain bin simply because they are painfully personal and we mostly wish to forget the pain.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, John. The warmth of your words resonate here.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Sounds like a nice book, but a better poem. There was an episode of some older show about 100 questions that make you go hmm, I'd imagine there would be a lot if that reading that book, at least I'd hope so. Tyfs

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you most kindly!