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Letter To Dad
by Annabel Sheila → (All Poetry by Annabel Sheila)
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My Dad has been gone for almost fourteen years....and I still miss him every single day of my life....he wasn't perfect, but he was pretty darn close! Dad couldn't read or write, so Mom always read to him....I hope she reads this to him in heaven today.......sigh.......


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(Max White, 12/13/28-12/14/97)
 
 
In your shadow I found shelter.
It was always safe and warm there.
And you kept your wings unfurled
To shield me from all the bad stuff
Children should never have to endure!
An amazing father, you were my hero!
I persistently sought your wisdom
And with patience and love
You answered all my questions.
Whenever I tripped on life’s crooked path
All I had to do was look up…
And there you were, with open arms.
 No matter how many times I failed
You only saw my accomplishments!
I never had to live up to expectations
My happiness was all that mattered to you!
The world is not the same without you, Dad,
But with every moment that passes
I see more of you in me, and I know
Even death wasn’t able to separate us!
I still have questions, Dad,
But when I seek your wisdom these days,
All I have to do is look inside my heart
And the answers are there with you.
 
© Annabel Sheila
 
 
 

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Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on October 3, 2011
My dads been gone 22 years now & I still think of him regularly as will you and yes you too, Andy...e

Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on October 2, 2011
Blimey, you say it so perfectly. Today is the second month since my father died, yet I can't find the strength or words to write about such a great and brave man.

Yet, not just me, whilst asleep i have dreams about him where his presence is one of uplifting reassurance, and i wake up feeling light hearted. many of my family, including mum are saying similar things.

Yet I still reach for the phone to ask him for his advice before I remember.

Thanks for this. xx

Reviewed by Daniel Keith
Reviewed on October 2, 2011
A beautiful tribute to your father. As you know some of my background, I can only pray that my sons feel that way for me. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 2, 2011
"I see more of you in me"

Truly heartfelt, Annabel. We are extremely fortunate when we have fathers we can look up to, and I, like you, miss mine so very much.

Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks
Reviewed on October 1, 2011
This is so emotional for me. One's relation with one's dad is so special. Thanks for sharing your's.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on October 1, 2011
Full of moving and beautiful insights ~
Your relationship was and is so beautiful, Anna, and with his protection and kindness it's no wonder you have such heart and great strength of character!
Love,
Christine

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on October 1, 2011
Very well expressed Anna, as a father that is like how I would want to be remembered someday.
fee

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on September 30, 2011
Wonderful words, my far northern friend. What a fine tribute to your father, also to his fine daughter that has grown in his image..
Your friend; Mark

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on September 30, 2011
Anna, Very beautiul, he has to be smiling!

Reviewed by Darryn Murphy
Reviewed on September 30, 2011
This is beautiful. I know a simular pain. It’s just mine for my stillborn daughter

Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on September 30, 2011
Anna, this one made me tear up with the memories it brought back. My Dad's been gone nearly 30 years, but this brought his memory to the surface.

Really nicely done. Thanks Dick

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on September 30, 2011
A heartfelt poem written so tenderly and dear . Laura


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