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And, I Still Remember Daddy
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Were he alive, Daddy would be 107 years old

Were he alive, his daughters would have had 3 more decades to enjoy his presence

Were he alive, Daddy would whistle in the garden, read his Bible, yodel, tinker with broken gizmos until they were once again humming and useful, play with his great grandchildren and always love his family

Were he alive, we would bake lemon pie, and drink sweet tea

I miss Daddy as much today as I did back in 2004  

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Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on March 2, 2015
Dear Molly I hope I do not have to go through this as my parents are now in their 80s and I know that time is bound to come eventually. I can only wish we did not have to grow old and disappear from the face of the earth. A wonderful and fitting tribute to your Daddy.
Amor

Reviewed by Lark Pogue
Reviewed on December 18, 2014
How I wish I had time to read every single thing you have written, as you are splendid! I wish I could have had a good father. It must have been wonderful. Poetry can be anything we want it to be, by golly.

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on August 10, 2014
The memories you shared are good ones . hH must have been an exceptional dad! I lost my dad in 1960. He was only 50 when he left us. My mom died in 2002 at age 94....M

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on July 31, 2014
Honesty, without agenda. Rare today.

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on July 24, 2014
Memories of loved ones are treasure we all hold dearly in our hearts
An excellent write m j.
Love and peace be with you

William

Reviewed on July 19, 2014
We become the people we appreciate and love. This is the ultimate form of remembering.

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 13, 2014
I DREAMT OF MY DAD YEARS AGO AND IT WAS ONLY THAT ONE TIME THAT I'VE EVER DONE SO...HE WAS SINGING AN OLD HYMN; BLESSED ASSURANCE. THIS SONG HAS BECOME MY FAVORITE HYMN AND OVER THE YEARS HAS BEEN A GREAT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ME. DADS ARE SO SPECIAL...I STILL REMEMBER MINE ALSO AND I CAN RELATE TO THIS WORK, MJ. ENJOYED TO THE UTMOST AND THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE*HIS INSPIRATIONS.

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on July 5, 2014
Lovely memories in fine verse. I lost mine in 2005. Miss him mightily. Patrick

Reviewed by Steve Kerr
Reviewed on July 2, 2014
I CAN RELATE TO THIS SO MUCH.I always took my parents forgranted but so much wish they were here today,thankyou

Reviewed by Isabella Koldras
Reviewed on June 22, 2014
Inspiring piece of poetry
that penetrates the heart
and soul MJ.

Reviewed by Free Spirit
Reviewed on June 21, 2014
That truly touches the strings of my heart...
How powerful can the words get in expressing so much.
Your alphabets create powerful emotions!!

Reviewed on June 19, 2014
What a handsome daddy!!! And such a sweet remembrance of your daddy!! He mudt be dmiljng doen at you now!

Sandie

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 16, 2014
Ur lucky to have had him as long as you did...my dad left this reality in 1989...just when I was getting to know him better but the last 7 years of his life, we had something special, finally...beautiful write, M.J....e

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on June 16, 2014
I can tell that you were Daddy's little girl and that he was the light of your life. Father's Day will always remind you of him.

Ron

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on June 16, 2014
I miss my Dad a lot. Thanks for sharing m j.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on June 16, 2014
Sounds like your daddy was my kind of people. Amen. Nothing but love in the subtext of this poignant remembrance. Blessings... richard

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on June 16, 2014

thank you all for your comments, I really like comments!


Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 16, 2014
I miss my Dad as well; he's been gone 14 years now; and Father's Days have never been the same for me since he passed.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 15, 2014
powerful moving memories ...

Reviewed by Kathy Parenteau
Reviewed on June 15, 2014
Absolutely stunning. I can relate to every verse. Thank you for this may God Bless!

Kathy J Parenteau

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley
Reviewed on June 15, 2014
Pretty sweet


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