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[aid] => mick
[title] => Bye dad
[time] => 2014-05-01 01:09:01
[hometext] => My dad passed away Monday afternoon
[bodytext] => I never made it back home
to sit by your side
as you slowly slipped away
to the other side.
Peaceful rest, offered you
at Heavens lovely gate.
Kelly waiting with a smile
for you this past year
he did patiently wait.
Today the wind blew hard
blew through the pines
and it reminded me of you
and our adventures
on the mountain sides.
The tears came,
and they ran hard
like the Snake River
a swirling flow
no stopping it for awhile.
We didn't get along great
while on this earthly sod we trod.
Try as we may
just never really seeing eye to eye
an odd relationship mixed together
that was us.
Maybe across Heavens gate way
some time we may have a chance
to try once more.
Daddy little girl
together on that distant shore.
And be who we should have been here.
Not sure but Heaven is magical like that.
Tonight is a whirlwind
of memories soft and sweet
some not so pleasant
I try to sweep them off
to another place.
Tonight it is sinking in
sinking in my heart.
You are gone
to late for one more
fresh new start.
But a mere two weeks ago
we spoke for awhile on the phone
and we say I love you's
before God had the chance to take you home.
Im just sorry dad,
I couldnt make it back to you
and look you in the eyes
hold your hands
when we said our I love you's.
We did and we didnt
it seemed that is how we were
but I guess what we said before the end
trumped anything ugly
that both of us said before
least I am sure hoping so
I do love you
and I miss you
for tonight I will just cry.
[comments] => 11
[counter] => 272
[topic] => 39
[informant] => shelby
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[associated] =>
[topicname] => Grief
)
Bye dad
Contributed by
shelby
on
Thursday, 1st May 2014 @ 01:09:01 AM in AEST
Topic:
Grief
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I never made it back home
to sit by your side
as you slowly slipped away
to the other side.
Peaceful rest, offered you
at Heavens lovely gate.
Kelly waiting with a smile
for you this past year
he did patiently wait.
Today the wind blew hard
blew through the pines
and it reminded me of you
and our adventures
on the mountain sides.
The tears came,
and they ran hard
like the Snake River
a swirling flow
no stopping it for awhile.
We didn't get along great
while on this earthly sod we trod.
Try as we may
just never really seeing eye to eye
an odd relationship mixed together
that was us.
Maybe across Heavens gate way
some time we may have a chance
to try once more.
Daddy little girl
together on that distant shore.
And be who we should have been here.
Not sure but Heaven is magical like that.
Tonight is a whirlwind
of memories soft and sweet
some not so pleasant
I try to sweep them off
to another place.
Tonight it is sinking in
sinking in my heart.
You are gone
to late for one more
fresh new start.
But a mere two weeks ago
we spoke for awhile on the phone
and we say I love you's
before God had the chance to take you home.
Im just sorry dad,
I couldnt make it back to you
and look you in the eyes
hold your hands
when we said our I love you's.
We did and we didnt
it seemed that is how we were
but I guess what we said before the end
trumped anything ugly
that both of us said before
least I am sure hoping so
I do love you
and I miss you
for tonight I will just cry.
Copyright ©
shelby
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2014-05-01 01:09:01]
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Re: Bye dad
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by ladyfawn on
Thursday, 1st May 2014 @ 01:39:29 AM AEST
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dearest michelle, i'm so sorry for your loss
hun, this is a lovely tribute for your dad, i know
he knows everything you wanted to ever say,
and someday you will rest easier knowing
youse had those i love you's; some people
never get to have that, i love you and am
always here for you, you know,
biggest warmest hugs and smoochies,
ever nessa xxxxxxxx
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Re: Bye dad
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by RussellReinhardt on
Thursday, 1st May 2014 @ 09:44:10 AM AEST
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Hello Michelle
I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you and your family. I'm sure your father see's your heart and knows you love him. Awesome tribute to a man I'm sure is worthy.
Greetings
Rus |
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Re: Bye dad
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by hray42 on
Thursday, 1st May 2014 @ 03:25:44 PM AEST
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| Hello shelby (Michelle).. It has been a while..This poem shall not be critiqued by me... For it is heartfelt and true.. In life, us poets lose and gain... It is our duty to write as poetically as we can about both.. And, sometimes as heroically as we can muster.. I believe you did excellent in this case.. Take care... |
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Re: Bye dad
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by lostinmyself on
Thursday, 1st May 2014 @ 07:17:24 PM AEST
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<3 hello sweetheart,
I am sure your Dad can see what's behind this, the love and hope you have, and the pain.
I bet he understands.
I know we don't speak much, but if you ever need me, I hope you know where I am.
Much love,
Phyllis. |
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Re: Bye dad
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 1st May 2014 @ 11:44:36 PM AEST
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And this make me want to cry! :(
♥♥♥ |
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Re: Bye dad
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by hauntedscorp on
Friday, 2nd May 2014 @ 08:12:25 AM AEST
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Michelle, please accept my sincerest condolences. This is a beautiful tribute to your Dad, and even more than that it is honest, and straight from your heart. Goodbyes are hard, and they are never quite how we want them to be, but I truly think things happen just as they should at times. It is a blessing that you two were able to say goodbye, and I hope it brings you some solace during this difficult time.
Sending you love and strength. Big hugs.
~Scorp |
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Re: Bye dad
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 3rd May 2014 @ 09:03:09 PM AEST
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Dear Shelby, I'm sorry for your recent loss.
My thought is this expresses much that
your dad did know. I know that having a daughter is a very special thing for any man to have even if you didn't always seem to see eye to eye on things.
My sincerest condolences.
Peace! |
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Re: Bye dad
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by speedy on
Sunday, 4th May 2014 @ 01:59:43 PM AEST
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Good write.
& I'm very sorry for your loss.
Hannah B |
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Re: Bye dad
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by northernlights on
Sunday, 4th May 2014 @ 04:55:07 PM AEST
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| RIP so sorry for your loss x |
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Re: Bye dad
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by Jenni_K on
Monday, 5th May 2014 @ 08:39:46 PM AEST
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Oh Shels.... (((((hugs))))) This is such a heartfelt poem. That phone call was truly a special one knowing that you both found it in your hearts to express your love for each other. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers..
Love you, girlfriend..... |
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Re: Bye dad
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by TheDreamer on
Thursday, 8th May 2014 @ 12:23:06 AM AEST
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Wow, I truly am sorry for your loss I know that this must be a tough time for you. This was beautiful and I am sure he is proud of you.
Please stay strong.
The Dreamer |
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