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Dad's Last Words
by Mary E Lacey Desertrat → (All Poetry by Mary E Lacey Desertrat)
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Wanting to be remembered how you lived, not that you died

 

Dad’s Last Words
 
 
Remember me not, in this fancy box,
With it’s silk lining
And flowers all around
 
Remember me not, in this fancy suit,
With this tie
I always hated to wear..
 
Remember me not, with this
 Clean shaven face.
When my whiskers were always abound!
 
Remember me not, all stiff and cold.
When for seventy one years, I was hot-tempered,
Hot blooded and bold!
 
But remember my gentle side,
For although I had one nasty temper,
There were so many good times we had together.
 
So wipe the tears from your eyes
You know how I hate to see women cry.
 
So remember me not, in this fancy box
Just remember me as me!
 
 
In memory of Herbert Francis Schlee
January 26, 1917 – May 23, 1988
 
 
 
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 Reviews of "Dad's Last Words"
Reviewed by Swan Son
Reviewed on March 8, 2009
What a wonderful tribute -- and I really like the way you did it -- in such an unorthodox way.

This may be one of your old poems -- but it is a goodie! Susan
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 20, 2008
What a validating tribute and a fine gift for your dad, Mary. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on April 18, 2008
Mary,
Beautiful and loving tribute to your Dad. I lost my Dad years ago so I know your pain. God bless.

Blessings,
~Linda
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on April 18, 2008
Beautiful tribute to your daddy, Mary; so sorry for your loss! My daddy's still alive, thank the Lord! Not in great health, but still kickin'! :)

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on April 18, 2008
Mary,

So sorry for your loss. This is how I would like to be remembered so you stirred my emotions. Well done. Peace, Love and Blessings Will Always See You Through, Paul.
Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath
Reviewed on April 17, 2008

Heart stirring <with tears> I understand.
Thank you for sharing this lovely penning, wishing you blessings.

Sincerely,
~Gwendolyn

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on April 17, 2008
Such a beautifully moving tribute to your Daddy - I'm sorry for your loss. :( Thank God, mine's still alive - not in great health, but he's alive - he'll be 78 in October. :) Lost my Mom in 1990 - I miss her, still -

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