His legacy in newfound wisdom

What a beautiful poem


enuff said ....

Brill

You are too kind, Colin... Thank you for reading and your extremely kind remarks...It's much appreciated, my lovely friend 🙏🏻
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B

How beautiful ... *teary* ... well done B ...

Aww... thanks for the lovely sentiments, LilD... I am glad you enjoyed it...I appreciate the list add, too... Always be a daddy's girl, for sure...
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B

Such a beautiful piece, if I could hug you my dear friend I would.
My father taught me everything I know except how to cope without him
Loved the tearful read
Love and light
Ron xx

I would take that hug, too, Ron... thank you ❤️ Yeah, I hear you... about being taught... especially when for me, I feel like I was cheated out of so much time.... sigh....

Thanks for the read and all your lovely kind words, I very much appreciate it and the list add, my friend 🙏🏻
Much love and respect,
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B

We all have aspects of our parents whether we like it or not. Somehow, I find that comforting. Awesome write.

As an ignorant teen, I didn't but man I do now. Especially when I miss him and start forgetting the specifics of his features... Thanks for the lovely sentiments, Tim and the generous list add, in appreciate you greatly.

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B

Dear BV,

Thanks ever so for the messy cry this morning! You know I don’t wear waterproof mascara! Damn it. What a mess.
This poem is so delicately exquisite in love and appreciation and admiration I’m in complete awe. This was a beautiful poem allowing one and all to reflect on what a parents legacy leaves behind. Really gorgeous piece. H🌷
PS beautiful pic!

Awwww (hugs) my friend!!!
Your generous heart is so sweet and beautiful, H...
I was missing the hell out of my dad and decided to make something... to create instead of wallowing... I hate that our best picture is so old.. I am much more wrinkly and older... lol This pic sits in a really pretty frame on my entertainment center (even though I'm not married anymore) because I cannot pack it away.... He and I were joking back and forth and then out of nowhere he sprang this serious kiss... I remember it like yesterday.... But more so, I'm trying to be my own legacy, and attempting to correct the ire and harshness that I inherited from him, that he struggled so much with....He knew that too, he knew just how very similar I am and he would be proud of me trying to change /correct and improve.... I hope so, anyway.

I thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and the generous list add, sorry for the raccoon eyes... lol 😂 😂...
Much love, my dear 🙏🏻
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B

Beautiful memory and legacy of your father.  Keep on writing you beautiful strong smart sexy woman.

Thanks for the kind words and your comments, Francisco... I really appreciate it
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Completely shinee eyed and huggin u, ladyLove♡ Your pen has more than touched all hearts that read this, i am sure of it. Its a particular magick one must have that tugs the reader in to *Feel* you.. and u have it here-- in abundancy.

"left only with your love  
so warmed inside me  
helping to enlighten a new path  
finding my own way  
lesser harsh but tempered in strength "
~I do believe you have REdefined the term "unconditional love" in heaps with this soft, learn-ed, lovely verse.

brava sweetness! truly a gorgeous write..
much lovestuffs, everly,
~d

I can feel the cyber hugs, my lovely lady... I thank you muchly for those, indeed! My heart swells with gratitude that you can participate in the wee emotional experience/expression here... it's a bit of a soothing balm, methinks... Your kindness in thought and word makes my own burden of emotional heft that much lighter, d... truly. 🙏🏻  

I am so appreciative, from the deepest depths.  

Much love from FL to CA  
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xo  
B

A beautiful tribute.
❣️🙏

Thank you so much for reading, KP
I wholeheartedly appreciate it
🌹 - B

*Contented cat purring* ...... This is so filling, instant weight gain of my soul. Completely sated by the beauty and love here.

You have my sympathy and empathy and...  Deepest adoration.

Thanks, Cipher
He's been gone for awhile, so I am OK... I just miss him some days like it happened yesterday and my anger flares at how I feel  completely cheated to have lost him far far too soon....

I am so grateful for your thoughtfulness
It's MUCH appreciated.
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B

Yes...

My dad passed Jan 2 2014.  I was incarcerated, and although I had the money to attend his funeral, they deemed me a "security risk", based on my institutional behavior...  I have been thinking of doing a write or spoken word about this (which I wanted to set up by first stating that I was, in fact, incarcerated...  this shit carries a huge stigma, I have found). but yes...  I think sharing these things is very helpful for people...  I wanted to do it, both for myself and for others...  but the incarcerated aspect is very important...  to the account, you know?  like...  he came to visit me even while wasting away...  I remember the last time I shook his hand and how his formerly strong, calloused hand felt like a loose rubber glove, with the weight loss and how my mom took care of him and one day he fell down and my mom couldn't lift him and the feeling of helplessness...  and how he used to salute me when, every time he left the visiting room...  and how it was to finally encounter his grave...  these things...  you know?  

I just thought...  I don't know...  maybe you would appreciate these things?  

or that we could be strong together, because I don't think this sort of thing ever really goes away...  it is like how I compare the loss of love to the loss of God...

anyway...  I am thinking of doing something about that very impactful thing in my life....

peace be with you always in all ways...  and may you always turn the times of turbulence into beautiful things.

I love this, Cipher!
and I definitely do appreciate you sharing, absolutely. Sorry for the delay, I've been under the weather and just now starting to feel better.. ;)  

Here's my little two cents.... if you're rolling it around your mind (writing about your incarceration and your father) and pondering then maybe rough draft something, let it spill and see what pours out... It's probably something that needs to see the page... THEN you can decide if there's any need to publish or just keep it for yourself until you are certain you are ready to share.... Either way., you'll have had some sort of catharsis.... and creative release..... once again, just my thoughts.....  

I hope that's something that is of benefit to read...  

You're kindness to me, is truly humbling and appreciative, my friend 🙏🏻  
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Best wishes and hopes your way,  
....  
✨ 💫 ✨
-B

you do these types of poems well, Blue. you let us in on a little sliver of your life that is personal, and also relatable. well done.

Thank you for such wonderfully thoughtful and kind words. I appreciate you reading— that really meant a lot to me.


Much love and respect to you both,
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B

Thanks so much for that WF!
I am so grateful for you and your generous list add...
it's always boost to see you on my page- 🦋
🇺🇸 💙 🇬🇧
🌹 - B

Gorgeous in its keepsake memory poetry. Your love is the glue that binds this poem to my heart as I drink in all the precious nostalgia that permeates this poem. Loved every meaningful line that touched my soul.

Xo
John

Your comments are like rays of sunshine after days upon days of overcast rains.... I am so grateful for your thoughtfulness and the generous list adds (for all your commented on, my friend!) I am honored that you could move you.... it's truly a and I am all smiles, my lovely friend 🙏🏻

Much love,
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Susan

Beautiful, blue. You always capture my heart and I'm privileged to capture a glance :) I have no doubt the strength of legacy running through your veins. Thank you for sharing sis from another miss ❤

Dawwww... (blushes)
Your comments are kickt ass and exactly what I needed to read tonight, to lift my spirits... thank you, my friend 🙏🏻.

I do my best to carry on a legacy as best I can, you got it!!

All my warmest regards appreciation,
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B

Excuse, I think something is in my eyes.
Blue, that was a wonderful tribute. How reflective and relatable and beautifully expressed.

Thank you for sharing.