Dad

Such a beautiful write, dear Crim

I'm sure he's watching over you and is proud of you!

Taking medication isn't easy (had my share) but sometimes necessary...
I hope it will give you some peace of mind, stay strong!

Sending hugs your way!
Love, Duende

thank you lovely Duende for such a beautiful comment.. I believe my dad is watching out for me as well.. riding his Harley round the universe :) love Crim

Beautiful  

thank you very much and welcome to DU.. love Crim

Hey! Dad was a hunk. Sorry you two had that falling out, but it is something which happens often. Different paths, different people.

aw thank you Jerry I always thought him a handsome man.. yeah we didn't agree but we still loved each other.. you are deeply appreciated my  dear friend.. love Brenda

I get these little moments of missing "little details" as well.  A truly beautiful write about a man who was very special.  I wanted to add this to my list, but I hesitate...this one belongs entirely to you, I think.  My mother recently told me I get my writing from my father...a fact I'd never known.  I'm not surprised to find you got yours from your father as well.  

'I was born different    
see and hear things others don't    
makes navigating life tough'

Being able to see things and experience things differently than others...and being able to write about it...that's a mixed blessing in itself.  You have the ability to help some of us get a glimmer of what it's like for others.  And connecting with others is key with being healthy human beings.  Beautiful write, Brenda  :)
Willow

thank you beautiful Willow you know we share something.. I didn't know until just recently my dad wrote.. he kept it private my mom shared it with me she found reams of writes my dad had done after he passed.. yes seeing and feeling things other's don't is a blessing in a way what a lovely way to see things.. love you..  xo Brenda

Precious Crim........your dynamic words brought tears.......im sorry about your relationship with your Dad......we've all taken paths in our lives that weren't right for us........but without experineces we wouldn't ever find out where we should be or who we should be.......I feel he's looking down on you and feeling so proud of the talented woman his daughter has become.......specially the beautiful soul inside and out she's learned to be.......purple luv & hugs xo :)

thank you lovely Flower for the love you've shown me on this write that is close to my heart.. sometimes I feel alone and my dad quietly reminds me of his presence in this universe though he's passed to the other side.. love Crim

Thank you for the look inside

Amazing introspection.   Well penned

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thank you dearest Poet for embracing this special write and for showing me love.. xo Brenda

I love this poem on so many different levels. It's a great dedication to your lovely dad.

He looked like how a man should look.
I always told my dad he looked like one of the bee gees from his younger photos 😁

thank you DC for showing love for this write.. your dad sounds cool.. love Crim

I envy you greatly - if I was to write a poem called My Dad ir would end up in dark poems / extreme content :-)

a truly beautiful poem :-)

thank you David I feel for your grief my dear friend.. I wish with all my heart things could have been different for you.. sending you hugs.. love Brenda

Heartfelt tribute, Brenda. One he is proud of. Writing and love is your cord, you had more in common than you thought. They are with us always, and we with them.

This part:

I miss my dad tonight    
can still smell his pipe tobacco      
see his hard rugged hands    

I could've written that. My father's pipe tobacco still wafts late some evenings, and a man's hands tell so much about him.

thank you Sage one I believe you can hear the spirits.. it touched me greatly that you would say that yes I too believe he is proud :) thank you for sharing your own experiences with your dad.. yes the cord will never be broken.. deeply appreciate you.. love Brenda

Beautiful...he'd have loved it

thank you most kindly :) love Crim

this is indescribably beautiful brenda
xo

aw thank you beautiful one you always bring smiles with your thoughts and presence :) love Brenda

Though it was a brief peek, the look into your past thru your eyes
was poignant... I relate very well to having 'issues' with a dad, I had mine... Sorry to know they unresolved, thankfully he left you
a gift: your 'eye' for writing :)

thank you Poe for relating I feel as if now we have resolved our past issues.. he was right and only wanted what was best for me he tried hard to shield me from the world.. I was head strong.. deeply appreciate the love.. xo Crim

My Beautiful Brenda...I know your father is there aways with you, even in times when you feel he's not...those are the times that he's allowing you to do your own thing...without giving you that push because it can feel it within trying to come out on its own...and when you do need it...he is there to motivate you just as if he never left the physical world. I'm sure he is very proud of you just as we all are, as I am for all the darkness you have encountered while still never giving up on the light within...it shines so bright from you...you have no idea just how blinding you are...

I love you so very much!

xoxo Taryn

thank you beautiful one for your love and understanding.. yes I believe you are right I was struggling last night and he came and visited me.. I see him riding round the universe on his Harley helping people because my mom saw him in a dream shortly after he passed and he came to her door his Harley was parked out front and he said he came to let her know he was alright and was helping people out now.. you are such a blessing to my heart I love you.. xo Brenda

A beautiful tribute.
My heart must believe that our loved ones are near. For comfort, reassurance, and strength during difficult moments. As parents, they want the best for us, yet I believe have an unconditional love, one which still has open arms, during paths taken which aren't approved of. One that only a parent could fully understand. I'm sure he is hugging you, and smiling down upon your beautiful words.
This brought tears, as my heart can understand the deep longing of a missed parent.
Thank you for sharing something so close to your heart.

thank you Rooted one yes he comes to me in the quiet and turbulent times but his spirit is ever present.. I deeply appreciate you showing love to me and this write.. love Crim

What a beautiful glimpse into the past, a bittersweet and lovely read, sweet lady.
Perhaps your paths were not as different as first thought, but more intertwined.
I can imagine him sitting at your side urging you on as you write and I thank you for
sharing this piece of yourself with us...

lovely Kasai even you comments are magic.. yes I believe he is there with me urging me to write out my soul.. love Crim

great portrait Brenda - neither of you back down and both of you step up - all there to be proud of

thank you dearest Whale your thoughts are deeply appreciated.. love Brenda

As long as we have memories, They will always be a part of us.

thank you Xmar yes they are :) love Brenda

Brenda.. this was so lovingly brilliant.. i'm sure your dad watches over you.. beautiful ink.. love you!!



Dave

thank you Dave I feel him so I too believe he watches over me.. love Brenda

wow....just wow

thank you and welcome to DU.. love Crim

thank you for reading today dearest poet and for feeling me...

love Brenda ❤