In Memory Of my Dad (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on November 27, 2006

Your poem brings back memories of mine own, my father also passed in October, 17yrs back and I can remember him like yesterday...I feel your thoughts and sadness and prayer along with you....love and peace, Art Sun.....

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on November 23, 2006

A heartbreaking poem about the bond of a family that goes on beyond the grave and remains fresh in our heart for the rest of our lives.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on November 11, 2006

Beautiful tribute...our loved one's are hard to let go...but we must remember that it is only until we meet again in heaven..great write.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on November 5, 2006

poignant read, dad's are hard to give up, aren't they

Reviewed by Michelle Mills

Reviewed on November 4, 2006

Oh Tinka, this really speaks to my heart. My precious Dad died last year and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him and wish I could spend more time just looking into his eyes and hearing him talk. He always gave the best hugs. Bless you as you heal, and I'm so very sorry for the loss of your grandchild as well. May God be with you and yours...Michelle

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine

Reviewed on November 2, 2006

Tinka, This poem is especially meaningful to me. You say it so very excellently. R

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia

Reviewed on October 28, 2006

Oh my dear Tinka,

I can surely share your loss and tears on this one...for me, it will be three years in February, since I lost my father. I miss him at the strangest times.. Sometimes, I just sob unexpectedly.. I went to his grave on my [yes, October] birthday, Tinka, to say thank you for giving me life...even though death did not claim him, and those are only his bones awaiting the Rapture Call!

Thanks be to Jesus, we both know we WILL be reunited with our Fathers - and other loved ones - again one day.

A beautiful tribute, Sis, and I am so so deeply sad about your recent loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers always...how is your daughter faring now?

Love&Blessings to all, Rhonda

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on October 28, 2006

There's nothing like fond memories of dear old dad to make the heart happy.
Nice work

Best wishes
HH

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on October 28, 2006

Kind of sad Tinks, me thinks. But at least you have loving memories of a good father. I have memories of a man that never cared or did a thing. Then when he died he left all his land to a cousin.

I the son of a dead beat daddy
he never did father sturdy
He left all his land to a cousin
knowing he had children that equal almost a dozen
I tried to give dad the benefit of the doubt
until the contents of the will came out
Again I feel all screwed
but my hate won't be renewed

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on October 27, 2006

How wonderful that you had a dad that loved you! God Bless..Holly

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on October 27, 2006

I am therefor Touched deeply Tink... for you and your feelings expressed so elequently and sadly here. STay STrong and Enjoy! Your memories! HuGs, Sheee

Reviewed by Approximately Naive

Reviewed on October 27, 2006

A lovely homage from a daughter to her father. I am sorry to read of the sadness that October has now come to be in your good self and your family's life. We seek refuge in the everlasting arms of God's love to help us through, though the pain's still there to bring forth the tears.

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle

Reviewed on October 27, 2006

This is so sad, but so full of promise, Tinka. October is a sad month for me as well, since my beloved Great-Grandmother passed, October 19, 1998. I have no doubt that the two of you will be reunited again, someday. Just as I am sure that every father would be proud if their daughters wrote such a fitting tribute to his memory.

Beautiful!

Jill

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell

Reviewed on October 27, 2006

Very touching tribute, my friend.

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on October 26, 2006

A wonderful touching tribute
Thanks for sharing Tinka

Love & Peace
William

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 26, 2006

a wonderful tribute to your father, Tinka ...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on October 26, 2006

A heartfelt and touching tribute, TinkaSweets. I'm sure your dad appreciates it and is smiling down at you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by S J (Reader)

Reviewed on October 26, 2006

"In Memory Of my Dad"
I have tears. Your tribute to your father touched me deeply, Tinka.
So beautifully written!

Thank you,
Sheila
My Dad passed October 26, 1990.

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)

Reviewed on October 26, 2006

Oh Tinka this really ripped at my heart..it's only been a year since my Dad died yet I still think he's in our family home in Melbourne Aussie..somehow he was just too alive to have crossed over..sigh..:(

Exceptional write..

Vesna

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 26, 2006

Oh Tinka how sad, but also a fine tribute to your dad and the love you have for him. One day you'll see them all again. Life's hardest times are getting used to the loss of our loved ones. Love and hugs to you sis!You are in my prayers!

Eileen

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 26, 2006

My Dad's been gone six years now, and I, too, received that dreaded phone call - on my way to see him. But as you say, Tinky, at least we have our memories, and hopefully one day, we will see them again.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Dear Tonka,

Make a bed of flowers or plant a tree...two trees and watch them sprout and grow. The beauty in living is to continue with energy. Life is for the living do plant a small tree....it will help you to nourish it.

Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Yet inside can you still feel him almost touch..
keep the happy memories as soon we all go..

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Oh Tinka, my heart aches and breaks and tears well up inside at your losses.... we all care and pray with you.

Reviewed by Taylor Ryan

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

So much love here, Tinka...and a month full of sadness. I spoke with my Dad today. We don't speak often enough. He was grumbling about straining his back playing golf and how life isn't the same without that to look forward to...about diabetes and pacemakers and the kick when the implanted defib went off like a mule...and he's moving to a smaller office in his firm. Say's he still needs a space. In the process he came across a boxfull of pictures of me..says the oldest always gets the most pictures taken and someone should have them...might as well be me. The man will NEVER retire (do you think it's the wife 25 years younger?) I laugh when I think back on our conversation today and I read your poem again and think of just how much I have to be thankful for.
Hugs to you Tinka and the wonderful memory of your loved ones and especially your Dad.
xo Taylor

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

You had a daddy who cared, Tinka; and for that you can consider yourself very blessed. Many kids don't have that option! Very well done; you are in my prayers and thoughts today! God bless you, girl!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D

Reviewed by Huda Orfali

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

A heart wrenching poem and a great tribute
My prayers are with you sis
Love and peace
Huda

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Neat You Had Dad Who Cared!

TRASK

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Tinka, your emotion bleeds through this poem...

Susan

Reviewed by J M (Reader)

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Beautiful tribute to your DAD............

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

So much pain Tinka, I'm glad you are
able to see through your faith. I wish
you the best and my heart goes out to you.
Love
Dale

Reviewed by Dove JoAnne Cromp (Reader)

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

He will always be with you Tinka. Glorious is your heart--

Love,
Dove

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

A most beautifully touching and compassionate write Tink's, my heart goes out to you chuckie. Be Strong Girl.

Paul.

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

I am so very touched by your expression and sentiment, Tinka. My heart goes out to you. ~~Carmen

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Tinka, if proof were needed this poem tells it all. You have a heart of gold, capable of loving. Victor

Reviewed by CJ Heck

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Tinka, your poem is so touching and beautiful. It's so hard to lose a parent -- no one can ever take their place. My thoughts and prayers are with you sweet lady.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Beautiuful tribute to the love you and your father shared. I lost my mother and dad at an early age and even 25 years later I still miss them every day.

Fee

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*� (Reader)

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Oh, this one brings tears, dear Tinka. I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers.

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Tinks

I can neither add or subtract from the consensus of opinion expressed below

I can only add my perfunctory condolences..

Love

Peter

Reviewed by Rusty Daily

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

You couldn't show your love for your dad in a more beautiful way than in this exquisite poem of rememberance.

Rusty

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Tinks ...

WOW! My mother passed September 10, 1998. Your father and my mom were so close in their passing. You brought tears to my eyes Sissy. Love and (((hugs))) while you navigate these emotions. Powerful write!

Yur Big Bro ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

A poignant write of love for a father who has gone home but is not forgotten.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

This is so brutally painful... too painful to comment let alone write, and I don't know how you've managed it... You are stirling stuff, Tinka. A woman of sorrows and no mistake - yet irrepressible faith, humour and optimism as well. EVERYTHING comes out in your writing and your words seemed penned in warm blood on a writhing vellum heart. I am so, so sorry... I think I'm out of line with your words about his greatgrandchild... that seems impossible to me and I must have missed something tragic here... I hardly dare ask. Bless you, dear one... my thoughts, love and prayers are with you at this most distressing time. Your sentiments about his laughter being gone ripped me to shreds... You are one brave woman and may you yet be blessed and receive back of your locust years onehundred fold... yes, we believe in miracles, I know!! :)) xoxoxoxoxox K xx

Reviewed by alejapoet@aol.com Bennett

Reviewed on October 25, 2006

Hold on to the dear sweet memories my friend and write of the good and the bad times just as you have. Let the tears flow for all the joy and sadness and write about it always. I am so glad to be the first to read this and God blkess you my friend for we all have lost a loved one and still they're memory will forever linger on.

In Memory Of my Dad

Tears of longing and time lost with you

I had to say my goodbyes knowing