Dearest Dad...(an apology) (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Dearest Dad...(an apology)
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Had to be said, wish it was sooner...

Dearest Dad…(an apology) There was a time, In the not so distant past, You were my idol, my dad, The person that would not make me feel sad, I know for sure, as it was me; I was extremely bad, You always did help, only once in awhile did you yelp… Many things I did that got you angry, You punished me thinking it was for the best, It did not seem to help; you must of thought I was beyond, I know you really tried; eventually we did develop a bond… As I grew older I got more wild and did more wrong, Eventually you knew, even though you would not admit, I would sing the going to prison blues hopefully for not too long, That day did come, you cried tears, you could not help, oh shit! The police did take me away, and I can still see you there, You cried as I did, you could not help, did you think it unfair? It was, after all in reality, the best thing that could happen, Gone to prison I did, my life at that time in the toilet, As time did go on, I managed to learn, told you do not fret, My future will be better, I would make this up to you, try to help you get set… After my release, we had seven short years together, I do sigh, But those years were the best; for the most part we made our peace, You have been gone now for just about fifteen years, Each and every time I think of you I cry big wet tears, But I know that you realize, as I have changed, no more for me do you have fears… Just wanted you to know Dear Dad, I apologize for me when I was young, You keep an eye on me now, I can tell that at times, I seem to feel your presence, you stop by in my mind, They are the best times when I think you are here, I feel like a little kid again with my daddy oh so near, no fear… © ed ~ 11/3/04

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on June 11, 2008

Was looking for a Father's Day poem from you. This is what I pulled up first. A great Tribute to your Dad and Have a Happy Father's Day, Ed, give Rufus a special bone and he might have a present to give you too. You two are two peas on a pod. Anyway do have a nice Sunday, maybe a good walk or an outing to Please Rufuz. He gets the best attention doesn't he? 2008

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on November 6, 2004

I am just so glad that you and your Dad, had those precious years together to make up for time lost, and that in that time you bonded.
It can take half a lifetime to mess it up, but thankfully five minutes to fix it, he knew you were sorry back then, but this is a fine tribute, one I feel you needed to write.
Well done dear friend. Peace be with you.
Love Ch'erie

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on November 5, 2004

When you bare your soul, Ed, you open the floodgates, yours AND mine! That last verse is your soul-searching best, my dear. He knows... he hears... don't doubt that. You write with such passion... you feel so deeply... that makes you a very appealing writer, and a wonderful friend. I count on your truths. I hope this provided therapy... rest yourself, Ed... you are a treasure. katy xox.

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine

Reviewed on November 3, 2004

A heartfelt tribute to your Dad. R

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Ed, this is so heartwarming, an exceptinally touching write. One of your best. :-)
P.S.--I'll be looking for my carrots in the mail.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

A parent loves and forgives a child no matter what takes place. I can tell from this write that your father loves you. Being a parent means we have to tell our child when they are acting incorrectly, but we are always there for them. Children make mistakes, its all part of growing up. Glad to see you learnt from yours, some people never do. I am sure your father is smiling up there, extremely proud of you.

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

This was a beautiful tribute to your father Ed, he sounds like a good man and excellent father,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

What a tribute to your daddy; what a fine looking man! I think we will do that tonight, call our daddy in Ohio and just tell him we love and miss him! Thanks for reminding us!

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

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

(((ed)))

i'm sure he'll accept your beautiful apology. what a tribute! what a write! brought tears to my eyes--think i'll call daddy and apologize for the bad things i did as a child. thank you for this gentle reminder :)

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by A PAX

so heartfelt.......I am sure he knows whats in your spirit.

Reviewed by Sue Hess

this is wonderful, i say the same words to my parents almost once a week, i'm so sorry for the things i did when i was young, that worried them so much...i'm really learning now that i have the same thing happening to me as a parent...i'm sure your dad knew how much you cared and regretted your past

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Ed in my humble opinion this is your best! I'm so
glad you had those good years with your father.
unfortunatly many do not get that opportunity for
closure. I'm also glad your dad still visits;-)!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Deep and insightful write Ed!!

HeadUp Dear friend!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

That is the true measure of a father that he loves you no matter what. I am glad that I had my daddy's love. A mother's love is just as wonderful. Some people never have either. Wonderfully expressed.