I speak to
you sometimes
in those moments
before
sunset
or
sunrise,
I feel your closeness
within the sound
of the wind through
the trees.
~
I miss
your gentle quiet ways,
comfortable with silence;
your words of wisdom,
offered tenderly;
your ever present smile,
my own given in return;
your calm ice blue eyes,
that always saw my soul.
~
I was like an island,
surrounded by an
endless ocean
of love you held
in your heart
for me.
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*Note: I was lucky to have this gentle man as my father.
This is a photo of my Dad at the age of 21 shortly after my parents were married. My Dad is looking directly into the lens he always did that. He looked people straight in the eye never looking away. As I got older I noticed it made people uncomfortable, sometimes they’d look away. I remember asking my Dad why that was. His response was two fold, either their lying or hiding something deeper they don’t want you to see.
On a side note: I have a photo of my Mother age 17 in the same setting, apparently taken the same day. however she is actually reading (she loved books) the book.
Wishing my fellow bloggers a Happy Fathers Day to the men who choose to be a Dad, Step Dad, Adopt, or Mentor a child, remember be kind, understanding you are molding who they’ll become.
Always π βπ» π Take care, be safe.
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Thank you for reading and your lovely comment, always appreciated π
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What a beautiful post, Blue….a heartfelt tribute….your loving father, who also look so cool in the suit…A Quiet Man; his love spoke oceans so pure…Much love to you β¨π
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Thank you Navin, for your lovely comment. He was and always loved to look his best.
Sending some π back to you as well. Hope that you are feeling fit and that your family is doing well. ππ¦
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This was a lovely post. Thank-you for sharing X
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Thank you Kate. He was a wonderful Dad. π
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This was beautiful, and a lovely photo of your dad. I am sorry this is long after fathers day, lovely poem and reminds us that life and family are precious. I hope you have had a great weekend.
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Thank you for reading and your lovely comment.
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That is such a wonderful post. Very heartfelt.
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Thank you for reading and your thoughtful comment.
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My absolute pleasure. Take care dearest
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You as well. ππΌπ»
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How beautiful and peaceful a poem this is, and shining tribute to fatherhood.
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Thank you. He never yelled, always smiled and everything was explained in simple language. ππΌπ
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