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Hidden Insight
by Annabel Sheila

Tuesday, April 03, 2012
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What better way to post my 250th poem than a tribute to my precious father...(Dec. 13, 1927 - Dec. 14, 1997) You left too soon, Dad...sigh....


Quiet wisdom cleverly concealed
Behind his wrinkly brow!
He couldn’t read; he couldn’t write
But he made it through life somehow!

He drank from nature’s purest springs
Where the waters were cool and clear!
And lived his life in harmony
With all that he held dear!

His deep respect for nature’s gifts
And his love for God and man,
Gave him enlightenment few achieve
Or would even understand!

The simple things meant the most to him,
Not a penny did he possess!
Yet he was wealthy beyond belief,
Though no one would have guessed.

My father’s truths were sacred to him,
But he shared them freely with me.
And gave me the wisdom to live my life
In peace and harmony!


© Annabel Sheila 
 
 

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Reviewed by Dark Knight 10/30/2012
wonderful dedication-your Father would be proud of you for writing this---well done
Reviewed by Joyce Bell 4/10/2012
YOU RECEIVED THE VERY BEST 'GIFT' THAT A VERY 'RICH' MAN COULD GIVE...THAT PRICELESS THING CALLED, WISDOM! SO SPECIAL AND ENJOYED...THANKS FOR SHARING, ANNABEL. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Sheila Roy 4/7/2012
Your appreciation and love rings clear in this tribute, Anna. Lovely.
Sheila
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 4/6/2012
What a beautiful gift your father gave you.

Ron
Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo 4/5/2012
A very touching tribute to your Father, Anna. I lost my father this year, so I appreciate this piece very much. My heart goes out to you. ~Best, Elizabeth
Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger 4/4/2012
A beautiful poem in tribute to your father. The drinking of
water from a spring was one of my father's favorite in
harmony with nature. Blessings to you and your outstanding
poetry Annabel. lol Lady Mary Ann
Reviewed by Richard King 4/4/2012
What a beautiful tribute to your father. The rhythm and flow are absolutely outstanding. Well done, Anna. Dick
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 4/4/2012
His deep respect for nature’s gifts
And his love for God and man,
Gave him enlightenment few achieve
Or would even understand!

He truly sounds like a wonderful man and father, Annabel.
Reviewed by Janna Hill 4/3/2012
Totally fitting milemarker and tribute to your dad.
Reviewed by Budd Nelson 4/3/2012
Annabel,
A wonderful tribute to your father and a beautiful work. Your father is proud of the daughter he loves, of that you can be sure.
Budd
Reviewed by Clarence Prince 4/3/2012
Poor in wealth, but rich in God might've made your father one of the richest men that had ever lived! I wish you 'peace and harmony', Annabel!
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 4/3/2012
Very beautiful Anna, My father was also born in 1927..he died in 1988..no matter when it is always too soon, thank God for memories~
Reviewed by Christine Tsen 4/3/2012
Anna, I was just thinking of you out of the blue as I was on a long hike in the sunshine. This uplifting gift of appreciating life and nature is what you bring to your poetry and all of these beautiful things come also from inside your spirit! You are happiness personified, and I'm sure your father is a big part of that.
Blessings,
Chris
Reviewed by Mark Lichterman 4/3/2012
Lovely tribute to a man that was not only a wonderful father, but a wonderful human being too.
Mark
Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks 4/3/2012
He drank from nature’s purest springs
Where the waters were cool and clear!
Great lines!
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone 4/3/2012
Annabel, what a wonderful legacy, peace and harmony...Wonderful poetry memoir..

Peace, love and light,
Amber
Reviewed by Diana Wiles 4/3/2012
What a very moving and heartfelt tribute to your dear Dad Annabel... Your words struck many chords with me,... my Dad also was born in 1927 but sadly died 1991..also much too soon..
I am sure he would be so proud to hear your words, and to realise he had done a brilliant job in having you as his daughter....
Hugs, Diana...
Reviewed by Amor Sabor 4/3/2012
A very special tribute to your father I would be proud to have something like this said of me as well for it would mean I have lived the good life and taught my children what you were taught You are a good daughter, Annabel to remember his so
Amor
Reviewed by Laura Fall 4/3/2012
A tender and very dear tribute to your father and I agree with Jerry that he is smiling down as this is truly an amazing poem (Hugs) Laura
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton 4/3/2012
What a wonderful tribute full of love and admiration you have given your father. And I know, Anna, if it is possible for him to be, he is smiling, smiling and nodding. This touched this old grizzled guy down here in the swamp.
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