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Happy Birthday, Dad...
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
Sunday, December 6, 2015    Rated "G" by the Author.
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I love & miss you...


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You would have been today, 95,
Wish you were still here to talk,
To on the beach with me take a walk,
To see what I’ve become,
Though not very much, I am still your son…

So much I could to you say,
I would just ask God,
For with you one more day,
Maybe he might not, maybe he may…

Twenty-six years since you of this world departed,
So much knowledge to me you imparted,
But typically me, I received it only halfhearted,
I know better now, I wish you I could tell,
So many times you helped me when I fell,
So HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD, in my memories you do always dwell…
© -ed- 12/6/15

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Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on December 8, 2015
This photo shows that your father had a lot of character. From your poem, I would say that he had a lot of influence on your life. Makes me wonder what would've happened if you had taken his advice.

Ron

Reviewed on December 8, 2015
I know you miss him Ed, this is a wonderful tribute to him and your love for him. He sounds like a great father.

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on December 7, 2015
Very sweet and sincere, ED.

Always,
Deborah

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 7, 2015
A wonderful tribute to your Dad. My father is gone 15 years now, and I still miss him immensely, especially around The Holidays.

Reviewed on December 6, 2015
ED ... A FINE TRIBUTE... WELL DONE !

MY DAD WAS MY BEST PAL. COULD TELL HIM ANYTHING.
ALWAYS HAD GOOD POSITIVE ADVICE.
WHEN I WAS ABOUT 17, HE SAID: "BOY - DON'T GET OLD!"
I SAID: "YES, SIR!"

HE WAS BORN IN 1901... WOULD BE 114 NOW... WOW !


Reviewed on December 6, 2015
In remembrance of your father, Ed. I think many of us would like to have "a little time" to listen once again, wholeheartedly, to what our fathers told us.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on December 6, 2015
Such a heartfelt write, Ed . . . Remembering your dad . . .

Reviewed on December 6, 2015
Happy Birthday Mr. Matlack, RIP!


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