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I Remember Daddy
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I REMEMBER DADDY

sipping tea from tiny cups
holding the jump rope while we jumped

waltzing Mama around the house
walking three daughters down the aisle

holding my tiny son, his first grandson
growing old before our eyes

loss of memory, loss of strength
and when the end was near

remembering only my mother's face and his first grandson

I remember Daddy


Tom Hollingshead
1907 - 1985




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 Reviews of "I Remember Daddy"
Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on June 14, 2017
a VERY MOVING POEM. It's beautiful!...M

Reviewed by Betty Jo Tucker
Reviewed on December 10, 2016
A very touching poem! The imagery just couldn't be any better.

Reviewed by Robert Wood
Reviewed on July 9, 2015
I can very well understand your feelings... you depicted them well... nice memories that will never fade.

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on June 15, 2014
SWEET MEMORIES...WE CHERISH THEM FOREVER. WELL DONE AND THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on July 21, 2009
Very beautiful write. Your Dad would have been proud.

Anna

Reviewed by James Samdavid1
Reviewed on June 18, 2007
Molly Molly Molly.It has been awhile darling. For your information my daughter of fifty years is starting to write poems and stories of her father of late I am so proud that she is doing this while I am able to still read and beam with pride. I thought your write about your Dad was great. You have a very special talent for writing and some day I may be able to get a little closer to writing better, but will never get near you.God bless and keeping on stroking the pen and ink. Samdavid1

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on March 21, 2007
Oh my God, Molly, this made me cry. What a loving man your father was. He was a "Daddy" in the truest sense of the word.

Any man can be a father.
The good ones become dad.
There's Papa and pa and some say da
and even ‘my old man’
but only the very special ones
stay forever ‘daddy’.

Your poem is wonderful -- it reminds me of my own Daddy.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on November 12, 2005
Powerful -- full of the kind of pride that only a wonderful father
can instill. With me it was my father-in-law. Why are such men so rare? In the U.S. it is probably because society tries to get them to bury their soft side. Get-get-get instead of give?
You and I are so lucky. The dad my husband and I were lucky enough to share was great; so is my husband. It is obvious that your father had a beautiful soul and taught you that a real man is tender a n d tough. In part because of him, your creative side blossomed. . .and we are the beneficiaries! Love and Peace, 'Pea' <3

Reviewed by Pamela garner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 30, 2005
wonderfully, precious piece good work

Reviewed by Henry Lefevre
Reviewed on June 9, 2005
I'm sure that "Daddy" is still looking down at you with pride in his heart.

Vaya con Dios,

Hank

Reviewed on June 8, 2005
This is more than a poem, it is a memorial tribute. I pause in acknowledgement and honor of this life I never knew.

Reviewed by Sandra Mushi
Reviewed on May 24, 2005
He must have been precious! My Daddy is still with us, but every time a friend loses her father, it reminds me how precious he is to me. So beautiful and so full of love - beautiful, Molly!

God bless,

Sandie.

Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez (Reader)
Reviewed on May 18, 2005

The precious moments that make up our lives.
You've done a great job of sharing this.

all the best',

Rich

Reviewed by Reginald Birch (Reader)
Reviewed on May 1, 2005
Your Dad in the end may have lost his memory but he has given you a life time of memories.
A wonderful trubite to clearly a much loved Dad.

Reg

Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi
Reviewed on April 20, 2005
A loving, expressive tribute.

Reviewed by Victoria Murray
Reviewed on April 17, 2005
Enjoyed this one very much, Molly. You are a fabulous writer. I always enjoy anything you write!

Hugs,

Victoria

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on April 16, 2005
How very beautiful...simple, yet so loving. Michelle

Reviewed by Robin Labenberg
Reviewed on April 14, 2005
Lovely tribute to your Dad..

Reviewed by Michael Rayel (Reader)
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
Reminds me of my own Dad. More of this, please.

Reviewed by Sandi Schraut
Reviewed on March 28, 2005
Molly this brought tears to my eyes. I just lost my Daddy last November, I miss him so much and although I know he is happy where he is, those of left behind miss his humor, and his smile.

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on March 23, 2005
we always carry those we love with us, no matter where they (or we) are... a touching tribute, Molly...

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon
Reviewed on March 22, 2005
I was very much touched by this. My father is getting old before my eyes too and one too...all too soon, I will be "remembering Daddy." Wonderful tribute and write. ;) Silver

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on March 14, 2005
A sad but beautiful tribute.

Reviewed by Sherry Gibson
Reviewed on March 11, 2005
A wonderful and loving tribute. One to be proud of!

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
A very sad but extremely well written piece...and a fitting tribute Molly well done.

Paul;-]

Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on March 9, 2005
This brought tears, poignant. I lost my dad in '95. I haven't stood on solid ground since...

Reviewed by Christy French
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
Beautifully worded. What a wonderful tribute.

Christy

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
A wonderful touching write
and tribute to a father
Excellent piece
Thanks for sharing

William ..... Peace

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on March 4, 2005
OH how touching. I never had a daddy to remember, but this touched my heart.

May the Lord be with you always, and at your side constantly.
With much love, peace, & (((HUGS))) ... Barbie
"If I have to...Then I may as well be."

Reviewed by Melissa Rives
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
a beautifully, moving piece...

Reviewed by Robert Montesino
Reviewed on February 22, 2005
A fine tribute!

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on February 11, 2005
Molly...deep and moving write....BHUWAN!!!

Reviewed by John Bidwell
Reviewed on February 9, 2005
I do feel almost too fortunate because I was raised by parents.
Family can be such a blessing. I'm glad it was for you.
John

Reviewed on February 4, 2005
a joy to read mj, wish I could write one for may father, all i remember about him is exactly what he did for me, nothing! G

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on February 2, 2005
Molly, this simple script of love tore into the depths of my soul. The loss of a parent is difficult at best. Yet our memories of them are the only thing tangible that remain...if a memory can even be considered tangible. I buried my mother four years ago today...and suffice to say...memories for me are indeed tangible...this is a beautiful write.

Allen

Reviewed on February 2, 2005

Blest be those that honor their parents and relatives.

"I Remember Daddy" strikes mellifluous feelings and boils emotions.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on January 29, 2005
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful Dad! He will always be perfect in your memories. Thank you so much for sharing such beautiful sentiments!

Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Monette Bebow-Reinhard (Reader)
Reviewed on January 25, 2005
What inspiration! We should all do this for a beloved parent taken away too soon. Thanks for sharing!
Monette

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on January 17, 2005
Lovely tribute

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on January 6, 2005
This is beautiful. It really got to me. My daddy hasn't been gone long and it helps to write about him. Thank you for this wonderful tribute.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 17, 2004
Such a heartfelt tribute, I know you miss him terribly. Lovely poem M.J.

Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick
Reviewed on September 1, 2004
thanks for sharing

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on August 23, 2004
Molly, your memories show such happiness...a wonderful tribute, and also a touching, visual poem

Gina

Reviewed by Theresa Koch
Reviewed on August 5, 2004
Oh Molly this was just beautiful

Reviewed by Franz Kessler
Reviewed on August 4, 2004
Lovely, heartfelt emotions penned with grace and sincerity. Well done, Molly.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on July 31, 2004
An earnest tenderness here, Molly. My parents are both living but of an age that causes me to dread phone calls in the late hours. I cherish each moment I have now.

Touching.

Grace to you, Nordette

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga
Reviewed on July 16, 2004
Dear Molly,

This brought tears, and too many memories flooding to mind. You were blessed to have your daddy that long, happy memories are special.

Wonderful Tribute.
Warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on July 16, 2004
A most loving tribute to a cherished father. You're a fine daughter, Molly!
Best wishes from the desert!
Safi

Reviewed on July 13, 2004
Great tribute to your father. I see from your Bio that for sure there was a strong family bond and I guess as we age that we lose part of the bond physcial when one leaves but the spiritual part remains to get the family bond strong or if not stronger,
Tommy

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon
Reviewed on July 13, 2004
Wonderfully expressed. An excellent tribute to your dad,
and thanks for stopping by. :o)

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on July 11, 2004
Exceptional emotive poetry, Molly!!!… Very beautiful tribute, Poet!!!

Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on July 4, 2004
Isn't it great to look back and have such wonderful memories? Your relationship must have been special. I am can imagine that it still hurts. But be thankful for what you had-a very special dad.

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on July 2, 2004
And the memories grow more dear year by year.
Thanks for sharing your Dad with us here.

blessin's 2 U Molly,
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
This beautiful pem made me cry....he sounds an angel...my dad as one too.
We were blessed to have such fathers.
Love from
kay.

Reviewed by Jo Janoski
Reviewed on June 26, 2004
Such a beautiful tribute!

Reviewed on June 23, 2004
Beautiful, simply beautiful - a great write!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 22, 2004
Loving memory Molly!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell
Reviewed on June 22, 2004
Sweet and tender memories of your Dad. BTW, you ARE a poet too, this is very good my friend. Better than a lot that I have read.

Love, JC xoxoxo

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on June 22, 2004
Molly...you know how precious and special this tribute is...you have captured in beautiful verses those emotions released in memories with a grand love.
Amor

Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on June 21, 2004
MJ, this is a lovely tribute...Fletcher B

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 20, 2004
wonderful tribute!

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on June 20, 2004
I like the heartfelt simplicity of this poem. Good job.

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2004
wonderful tribute.

Reviewed by Marjorie Coogle (Reader)
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
Beautiful tribute.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
It's Nice You Had Dad To Remember,Millions Of Us Abused Children Didn't Only Remembered The Sad!! Nice Write!!

TRASK

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
Wonderful remembrances Molly, a fine tribute!

Reviewed by Constance Gotsch
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
This works pretty well. The first two lines feel strange with that half rhyme. Feels like it doesn't qute fit. But then I am not a poet. I got pitched out of a poetry clas in fact, so who am I to say

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
Simple but powerful in meaning and feeling. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
Thank you all, I'm no poet, but Father's Day and Daddy's birthday.. June 22, prompted me to words

Reviewed on June 19, 2004
Daddies are so precious in our lives. Wonderful tribute to yours. I agree with Patrick's comments about free verse.

Thank you for a wonderful post.

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
It's wonderful to remember those we love; if only they could stay with us a while longer. But they always live on - in our hearts.

Reviewed by Patrick Talty
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
A simple style, enhanced by brevity, showcases a series of touching images. The free verse format is ideal here and creates a space for the reader to share in the emotions which awakened your muse. Lovely little verse with universal appeal! Well done, MJ!

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
MJ, clearly you remember Daddy in a very special way. Openly touching. Lisa


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