Dearest Father by condor at All poetry

Dearest father I won’t forget you
Even though the years are long
I still love you and I miss you
And for you I will be strong

Dearest father I think about you
In the nights when all is still
How I miss you my dearest father
And you know I always will

Dearest father – dear dearest father
How I wish that you were here
But still I love you now and forever
Can you see it in my tears

Dearest father I still remember
Every word you ever said
And the picture of your warm smile
Is planted in my head

Dearest father I hope you hear me
In the heavens up above
Know how I miss you – how I miss you
And I’m sending you my love

18.6.2005

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The photo used here is of my father.

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Clovis...Curious
September 14

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Superb Plus +
An extremely fine write, and tribute. You have expressed your thoughts quite well, indeed. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Again, well done.
- condor
  September 14
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  Thank you so much for your comments. My father was my best friend and meant the world to me. I still miss him so much. 20 years and I still find it hard to believe he won't walk in the door.
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    September 14
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    Aye, I understand. I wish you all the best.
Susan E. Pennycuff
August 31

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Stunning!
You have blessed me beyond belief with this write. I am in tears as I write this review. I won't go into great detail but I will say that I have always lived in doubt as to rather I buried my father with hatred or with love in my heart. I got my answer just now when I read your poem. My father did many things that he should not have but I realised just this second after reading your poem that even still after all those things, I did still love him, he was my father. I know that we have met under the most unusual circumstanstances, but I am a firm believer that God knows what he is doing when he places people in the paths of others. My candor started a domino effect that at first may have appeared to have been perhaps how should I say it, a bit out of place, maybe even rude, and for that I am so very sorry. I don't apologize though for where that has ultimately led me and that is right here at your page and this write. As I said earlier, God knows what He is doing and he has led this circus of events no matter how curiously crazy it may have appeared that I acted like such a clown in the beginning, now I am standing in the center ring singing praises to You for this write. Thank you dear for blessing me and answering an eleven year old question that I have been unable to answer on my own.

An absolutely beautifully written verse.

Be blessed,

Suzi
- condor
  September 2
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  Hi, Suzi. Am I for a short while just to answer a few of my reviews. This was a lovely review and I am so glad that this has helped you see your father with a smile again. Sometimes, it is hard to get over the hurtful things that have happened to us. I myself grew up in a childrens home and was very badly treated as were all the kids in there. I suppose in those days it happened quite frequently in homes. I hated the cottage mother so much because of the cruelty she dished out, and she was an ex nurse. Years later when I looked back, I saw all the things she did for us that I never noticed at the time. Things that were not being done elsewhere and I realized that there was love there all along. She just had a strange way about her. Now I try and remember only the good things. Anyway, getting back to this piece. My father was a glorious human being who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He served in ww11 in North Africa from beginning to end and then in New guinea until the war ended. I never heard him speak much of what happened but when he did, it was with sadness that so many innocent people were lost. Your review meant a lot to me and I thank you for dropping by.
  Lee
Ethereal One
August 30

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so beautiful
Your words to your Father are so tender and loving. They really touch my heart, and I am sure that your Father looks down upon you and is very proud of his daughter.
I know when my Father passes that I will miss him so much. The world won't seem the same anymore.
It is a very difficult part of life that we have to go through and try to remain strong.

Thank you for sharing these beautiful emotions with us.

Jeannette
- condor
  August 31
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  Thank you. It has been twenty years this year and I still find it hard to believe that he is not here anymore. Sometimes I dream about him and he talks to me but I don't ever remember what he says. He was a great man, an old world war two digger who had seem some rough times in his life but never had a complaint.
LittleMoon
August 30

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What a lovely poem for your father, he will be so proud of you for writting it and each time he reads it I bet he has a sweet smile on his face and he would hug you once again if he could. A girl and her father, such a special love and I know how much you miss not being able to hear him speak or to reach out and touch him. He is there with you though all the time for as long as you have love for him in your heart, he is there forever with you. If you stay very quiet sometimes in one of natures lovely places and the breeze blows softly over you, that is him holding you again. Sheila
- condor
  August 31
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  Thank you so much, Sheila. Your words brought a tear to my eye. I think he is around. I want to believe so. Much appreciated.
arafura
August 30

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Wow... you poured your love out onto the page. Your dad looks great in the photo! Very touching!
- condor
  August 30
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  Thank you so much. This photo was taken of him when he and my brother went for a holiday to the Grampians. The next time they went holidaying there, my dad passed away. I appreciate your stopping by.
princessleejwctlvr2
August 29

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This is such a dear heartfelt piece my friend it brought tears to my eyes!!! I can feel the love and the emotion in this piece!!!! This is such a very very beautiful write and I am sure that your father is smiling down on you now and I am sure that he loves this piece!!!! Your words so gentle, tender, and lovely!!!!!! This is incredible and I love the picture!!!!!! I love you so much!!!!!!
- condor
  August 29
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  Thank oyu, Princess. I have my father in my heart and mind constantly. Sometimes I get so sad because I still can't get over the fact that he has gone. I appreciate your dropping by.
adios muchachos
August 29

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Hi Condor
I love these poems and I love this one. I've never written one for my dad but now maybe I should. I don't believe he liked poetry very much that I recall. It was a long time ago.
Got my favorites list putting back together.
Love your page. See you soon.

John
- condor
  August 29
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  Thanks for dropping by and for your lovely comments. I was wondering about your favourites list as I already had you on mine and it asked me to put you on again. I thought the computer was being very forgetful.
Puppydog
August 29

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A TRULY HEARTFELT WRITE!!!
It is our parents love that we will forever hold dear throughout our lives. 's
- condor
  August 29
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  Thank you for reading, my friend. My father was the warmest, gentlest person ever.
PrabhuDayal Khattar
August 29

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Ah..this is the connection betwen you and the Lord..and this has touched the depth of the mutual relationship here as well..very moving and thoughtful work.. well done..
- condor
  August 29
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  Thank you so much for droppping by and reading. My father was my best friend and I am sure that the great spirit is taking good care of him. Thank you.
Legend
August 29

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How does one fill the hole left by someone so loved? i guess there is no point in trying as it is an impossible task One can only keep alive the memory by talking to and about them
A sad loving poem that if there is someone up there then such prayers will be answered
Wonderful
- condor
  August 29
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  Thank you, Legend. My father was also my best friend. He was the kindest, warmest person you could ever meet. Sometimes when I am alone and it is quiet, I sit and think about all the fun times we had. I still shed a tear after all these years. It has been twenty years now and I don't ever think that pain will go away. Thanks for dropping by.
Ann45
August 29

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Lovely
Oh my dear friend here you go from me to you so full of pain and loss and Love. A very heart felt write and so respectfully done as well. Sorry for your loss my dear friend.
- condor
  August 29
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  Thank you, mate. It has been just over twenty years since he passed away but the loss has left a big hole in my life. I still shed many tears when I think about him. I miss him so much.
rbruce
August 29

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Truly a beautiful tribute to your father. A message of sadness from a loving daughter,
very moving and emotional.
- condor
  August 29
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  Thanks, Bob. It has been over twenty years but the loss still left a big hole that remains today. Thank you for dropping by. Nearly time for your show. I'm watching Harry Potter in the background.