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Once to sit on Daddy's knee
by Vivian L Dawson

Thursday, May 26, 2011
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A Veteran...My Hero!


The man...who just happens to be my Daddy in this
photo, 84 years young...plus one more year now.

Spending time with him today...A Marine, of the
2nd World War...I thanked him for my freedom
again...as he so gallantly came home from one
of the bloodiest battles on Palau Island, and
several purple hearts...but, with many brothers
lost...cold and chilling nightmares still to have.

I am tearing now, back at home writing to you,
My Friends...so very special he is to me. Not
only for his service to our country, but for
being My Daddy. I Love him so.

Then recalling when he asked me today ...
I cared for your Mother, till she died,
"Why am I still here"...I could only say,
very selfishly...for me, Daddy.

(c)11November2010vivianldawson

 

 


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Reviewed by Cliff Long (Reader) 5/29/2011
You are so lucky to still have your dad around, hero or no hero, but a hero makes it all the better. I hope you're spending the day with him. And treasure these precious moments that you still have with him.
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 5/28/2011
From what I know of Palau island, your father is a true survivor from the hell. And only you got to sit on his knee! It is time to remember once again.

Ron
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader) 5/27/2011
Breath taking sweet lady...sighhhh....stay safe and well..Hugsss
Reviewed by ANNA CLOUTIER (Reader) 5/27/2011
A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO YOUR DAD..WHAT A SMILE, 85 YEARS YOUNG. ANNA



Reviewed by John Flanagan 5/26/2011
Bless you both, Vivian;
a work of heart and true caring.

John
Reviewed by Ron Michael (Reader) 5/26/2011
A very heartfelt poem amd a tribute to a veteran as well as to a daddy. I, like you am blessed to still have my dad and I love and appreciate him more than words can say.
My dad is 91 and still very sharp. With your dad talking about taking care of your mom until she died and wondering why he is still here, I empathize with him and understand completely his feelings.Losing my wife recently is the hardest thing I've ever been through in my life!My heart and my love go out to your dad as a veteran and as a dad and to you for being a loving daughter and being able to put it in writing so well! God Bless.
Reviewed by Richard King 5/26/2011
Nicely said Vivian, a great tribute to a true hero. We owe our veterans and those on active duty so much more than the tributes we so generously grant to them on only two days of the year. (Veterans and Memorial day) I have a poem posting tomorrow, (or maybe the next day) speaking to the travesty of giving our military men and women their due on only those 2 days out of the whole year.
Reviewed by Laura Fall 5/26/2011
Words spoken so wonderful and dear a great poem indeed Laura
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 5/26/2011
Saluting your valiant father, and you, for penning this tribute to him.
Reviewed by Rory Dall (Reader) 5/26/2011
Vivian, Only men like your Daddy really understand what "Semper Fidelis" truly means and it is appropriate that you have celebrated his life in verse. Your direct, prose like, approach is more fitting than your usual blank verse. This is intensely personal and all the better for it. It is easy to let the power of poetry be diluted by flowery words.
Reviewed by Chessly Nesci 5/26/2011
Vivian, I just lost my father and your poem really touched my heart! The last line got to me and i started to tear up! Beautiful writing for a special daddy! God bless you both! Take care, Chessly
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) 5/26/2011
God Bless your dad, Vivian, and God Bless You.
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