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For My Father

Moms View Message Board: Short Stories, Poetry and Articles : For My Father
By Bea on Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 02:50 am:

I wrote these the night before his funeral.

On Pop Pop’s Shoulder

Gentle hands with gentle fingers,
Stroking, patting. His love lingers.
Tiny back and small head nodding.
Feet that move with little prodding.
Your grand babies on your chest,
Snuggled in your shoulder’s nest.
You would walk for endless hours,
Exercising healing powers.
Grandchild here on Poppop’s shoulder,
Where his arms would always hold her,
Safe from all the world and woes,
Slowly, trusting eyelids close.

Memories In Bloom

Daffodils on birthdays.
Snapdragons when I’m ill.
The gladiola’s Friday’s flower.
I remember still.
Holly and hydrangeas,
Mimosa’s flowers too,
All the blossoms of my life,
Bring memories of you.

B. V. Dahlen

By Amy~moderator on Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 07:21 pm:

Bea, your writing is very moving. These two especially....

Thank you for sharing with us.

By Bea on Friday, August 29, 2003 - 12:20 am:

Thank you Amy.


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