A beautiful tribute to your father - thanks for sharing. Susan

daily I see where my father related many things philosophical, business, and the art of day to day living that I perhaps did not fully appreciate when he was alive -- many questions I had answered by him, I no longer have a resource to call upon -- I miss him -- peace and love Karla my dear friend -- Jon Michael

A heartfelt write that shows your love and adoration for your father. Keep smiling, Karla!
Love,
Cryssa :~)

I like the way you kept this short and expressive Karla. I particularly
like the "maybe"'s that show the whole thought process.

Axilea

Filled with raw emotion Karla. I can feel your pain,! You have survived and can share these feelings with us.. He'd want you to go forward in life...Blessings..M

Thanks for sharing these feelings, Karla. I know you miss him. Hugs,
Sheila

Very touching and well-written. You'll meet again. He'll be waiting. Laughter no longer a memory.......

it was a big loss but you feel him near you always. wonderful poem.

Karla, almost any father would appreciate this tribute.
I talk to my father almost every morning when I'm shaving.
-gene.

My father has been gone 11 years now, I will always miss him
Wonderful tribute
Hope you are having a great day
The Buzzard

A beautiful tribute Karla. I too know the feeling of losing a loved one so dear. Just know they are always with you.

Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose

A beautiful tribute Karla. I am sure your daddy is smiling at the words and the feelings it took to write this. They say only the strong survive, but I wonder just what they mean by "strong" anyway. Do only the strong in body survive, or do the ones that are strong in their souls survive? We all have our own strengths and weaknesses, and it takes a strong soul to come out on top and look at the world with wide open eyes. Then there are some that are physically strong, and have no idea how to survive the pain of losing a loved one, or be able to bounce back from the negative things that others use to try to destroy the deep inner strength it takes just to wake up in the morning.

I loved reading this Karla and I could feel the strength and the emotions you used to not only write this, but to post it and share it with us. Thank you for this wonderful and endearing tribute.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie.

A beautiful tribute to a much loved Papa! I'm glad you're a survivor, Karla--otherwise we wouldn't have all this wonderful poetry! Hugs!

Beautiful. I lost my mother at a young age. I can relate.

touching poem Karla -surviving grief, a poem full of love, and positive steps through and onwards - best wishes to you xx

The loss of a parent always leaves a big hole in your life, I know...
peace, Carole~

Your poem touches my life with my own dad and his death. The good memories never stop and yes, they do help us survive.

..so hard to lose a loved one..I too miss my Dad,,beautiful heartfelt poem..I am sure your Daddy is smiling.
Love,Christine

I know where you're coming from Karla. Keep the faith my friend and God bless.

Children that had a loving father will feel more pain that the ones that had a "father", the difference lies in how the child felt when he was around and how felt afterward when only the void was left.

Georg

Yes the beauty of loving someone so completely as in a parent or child or lover, is that when they do pass on they leave their love within us forever.

hugs
fee

Karla I survived the loss of the sister of my heart, though I am not comparing it to what you went through I do understand the pain
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Karla, you have touched my heart with this....you are a strong and courageous lady.

Oh Karla how deep within your heart you hold your father dear and though you miss him I know he misses you too and now watches over you to protect you always...

Be always safe,
Karen

I lost my father a few years ago, you caught this experience quite well. I am glad I had some good experiences with him before I left Ontario.

Daddy's have subtle knack, when you least expect it, to have taught you what you didn't know you knew. I miss mine too. Patrick

But Karla...HE is...and always will be...I know this to be true.

Allen

I know the feeling,and can relate! Glad you survived, you are supposed to.He'd be proud of you,and your writing!

Remembering how strong they were does help when the sadness comes and goes through the years. You are a survivor and he taught you well. LadyJ

Karla, this is so heartfelt and sincere.Yes, you did survive, and I'm glad you did. Your writing is such a joy to read.

With Love,
Cindy

"I survived". Yes, you did, Karla; and the world goes on. Yet daddy still lives on in memories and in us; we are a piece of him, so as long as we live and breathe, daddy does too, in spirit. Beautiful write of love that continues, and hope renewed! Very well penned/imaged; brava! That piccy is spectacular!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D

I can relate.