The Perilous Sea

A treasured father in life, a gift
as time goes on what came has passed
with heavy hearts, apologies
between three daughters and their dad.

Still one more anniversary
will bring us where we are today
brought dear from the tempest storms
that carry ships far out to sea.

Growing up, what meaning is
found in the odds and ends of life
strewn in hurricanes of fate-
what came before, what is of late.

Ships lost from sight in the fog
distant, though close enough to call
sailing out into the shoals
they splinter and sink amid the squall.

Drifting aimlessly for years
washed ashore they meet again
unique and special was that day
we celebrate it here today.

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sappy, I know!
Written April 22nd, 2006

Anniversary Party2 by Celticmoon. 300 points, ended April 28, 2006, 2 entries
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wbiro
April 27, 2006
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thanks, Bel, I went and tinkered with it, of course! (much better now, I believe...)
Celticmoon
April 27, 2006
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Wayne, my dear sweet brother you call this sappy, I call it perfectly beautiful! A truly priceless treasure you have penned to be cherished and adored for many many many years to come. And not just by my parents but my entire family as I know one day we'll be sitting around rereading each and every word of this ocne again. And not only will we shall in rereading its beauty but we will be sharing in the tears that will spill from our eyes in remembrance. Thank you so very very much....I cannot thank you enough....You've gone and made me cry.

BRAVO!