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Tribute to my Father with Love

Contributed by Elizabeth_Dandy on Friday, 16th June 2006 @ 09:10:26 PM in AEST
Topic: Tributes









"My dearie! - I shall be drafted
Into the great army soon;
Called up to join and be grafted
To it before the next moon."

Thus spoke the old warrior and then bent
His gray head in silent woe,
Unknown's the army, and unknown the land.
And he wished he would not have to go.

His weary deep blue eyes at this
Looked at me in a questioning way;
Would he find me again, and feel my kiss
When for me came the call-up day?

And when with the next moon he had gone
The way that we all have to go,
I wondered whether his new squadron
Was blessed or suffered great woe.

I asked in sorrow and anxiousness:
"Father! - tell me how you fare!
So great is my longing, so deep my distress,
Please tell me aught of over there.

My heart was bursting with sorrow and pain
At not knowing about him, I cried:
"Shall we see each other ever again?
when his voice spoke: - "I am in the light!"

"In the ever becoming and passing away
One thing will not fade and not jade;
But bloom in divine eternal May-
T'is what Love for Love has made!"





© Elizabeth Dandy


My parents and hero dad - may they look down upon their daughter ever grateful for having been given such wonderful parents.

Publ. in Volume 2 of Poetry by E.D the Vantage Press, N.Y.











Copyright © Elizabeth_Dandy ... [ 2006-06-16 21:10:26]
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Re: Tribute to my Father with Love (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Friday, 16th June 2006 @ 10:24:50 PM AEST
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What a fine tribute to your Father.
Luv the pictures and the rose.
very well done, my friend.
luv, huggs,
emy


Re: Tribute to my Father with Love (User Rating: 1 )
by sararose1950 on Saturday, 17th June 2006 @ 07:13:08 AM AEST
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hugs, Elizabeth A most beautiful write- love is eternal!!! A great tribute indeed. I am sure your parents are grateful for having a daughter such as you as well!!!
Peace and Light always.......Sara


Re: Tribute to my Father with Love (User Rating: 1 )
by lovingcritters on Sunday, 18th June 2006 @ 11:12:11 AM AEST
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BRAVO! Dear ED, I remember this marvelous write about your Hero Father.......
I just love the picture of him and your dear mother. I feel like I know them well because you have been so generous to share them both with us!
Beautifully written and Splendid in everyway
Warm love
consue


Re: Tribute to my Father with Love (User Rating: 1 )
by RLWildPassions on Monday, 24th July 2006 @ 04:35:13 PM AEST
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A very loving poem, yes, you are blessed in many ways. Thank you for sharing your love of poems.... yes, love is He who is He, defined well... other forms of love are branches of what is. Your picture of your parents is so beautiful, your poem to match.

RL




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