Fragments

Funny how what they don't say carries so much weight, isn't it? Love this one. I'm keeping it, please and thank you   :-)

My pleasure Willow
Gives me pause when I think of his steadiness and character.  Someone to admire forever ....

Thank you

Nice tribute ...

Thanks Lil .....

Dear P,

So very touching an honor to your father. Seems that generation clammed up and got down to business without complaint, entitlement, or expectations. An admirable group. “I wear him on my shoulder” beautiful line.  This is a spectacular  write! H🌷

Thank you H

We had a complicated relationship but he is my hero for decency and honor.
Both of parents were remarkable hardworking people with sincere values. My mom would love this poem as she was always telling me how much my dad loved me even though he had a hard time expressing it himself.  We are different cloth but the admiration never waned. I'm lucky that way !!

Thanks for your comments

P

This was absolutely beautiful PS.



—B

Thank you Beautiful Bonzi

Very lovely. I bet there's more of him in you than you realize. That usually makes for a complicated relationship....
❤

My teen years were a mess
We did better after I left home
I wish he were here for solace
I also wish we could have made a pivot towards each other in my teen years but .....

Lovely poem.

Thank you Mark's
I feel compelled to write about him often
Keeps me close

You're welcome.  
... ... ... ...  
You deserve a father like that
Your father deserves a son like you.

Very mind words

I thank you M

You're welcome.

Every year we tuck beneath our belts is hopefully...
an opportunity to grow just a little bit wiser...with fortune on our side... Well done indeed... Ely

Thank you Ely
Keeping his mojo going ....

Sometimes all we are left with are the fragments to pull us through.


Lots of love, cowboy.

Losty

Your dad's generation was indeed the greatest. Tough as nails but they came back with wounds we'll never see or hear.
I'm thinking your aftershave or just the ritual of shaving brings you back to your time with him.

Truly an outstanding verse.