In Memory Of my Dad (poem) by Tinka Boukes on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 31, 2018

Sometimes we know in our hearts beforehand that the day will bring us pain. We can sense the loss in advance as if the universe has a hole that can never be filled.

Reviewed by David Young

Reviewed on November 28, 2011

The depth of the words radiate with pure emotions in how much a tribute this is to your dad, my blessings and best wishes.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 30, 2011

He must've been a powerful influence in your life, Tinka. I do not remember my father in the same fond way. But all that matters is that you do and that you write poetry to prove it.

Ron

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 28, 2011

a tender and heartfelt tribute ...

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on October 27, 2011

Tinka, you have reached deeply into the heart of me with your grief and sorrow -- my words will fall woefully short of soothing your aching soul -- the loss of so many makes life sad -- for the loss of your little grandchild know that I grieve with you my dear friend -- I bid you love peace and understanding -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on October 27, 2011

So very sad Tinka as my heart breaks for you and now to face it again. My Mom is gone 16 years this month .They do live on in our hearts forever. Love and prayers are with you.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 27, 2011

This month October
Will forever be a painful one

So very sad Tinka, and it's also sad for me. I lost my father 11 years ago now, and I still miss him very much. But as you say, they will live on, in our hearts.

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on October 26, 2011

You brought tears to my eyes with this deeply moving and beautiful tribute to your father...Oh Tinka,it is so sad but you are right...he lives in your heart always.
Sincerely best wishes
and hugs
from
Kay

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on October 26, 2011

How beautiful although melancholy, but how beautiful is this! I'm so sorry for your pain of these losses, which you express in such a tangible way. Grief is a sign of how deeply we love, and you have expressed such grief and depth here.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 26, 2011

A loving tribute,we can never forget the father we loved! You say it well,Tinka,and my condolences for the grandchild,also!

luv,
et

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on October 26, 2011

Oh Tinka, my heart aches for you.
Time goes by so quickly as a lifetime of sorrows mount.
You are always in my prayers.

Walt

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on October 26, 2011

Tinka, I'm so sorry; the pain must be utterly unbearable when you consider the toll of Octobers over the years - and now this latest tragedy. My love and prayers are so with you as you continue to grieve and I sincerely hope that somehow, somewhere, there will be the gift of fresh life, fresh hope and a form of redemption of a month that has become so hard. My own father died in June 1978 and I distinctly remember having a kind of "waking dream" in which, in my grief, I was casting about at the base of an ancient oak, trawling through dry leaves when a voice spoke to me and asked why I was searching through the roots instead of tending my gaze upwards, where his light and life were abundantly shining... The loss was softened by that encouragement, although the parting can be so hard. My your loved ones, old and young, be reunited beyond the veil. Bless you, darlin xx

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia

Reviewed on October 26, 2011

Oh Tinka my friend, I feel your loss right through the computer screen. Life can be so hard..

It's almost 8 years since my own father passed, and like yourself, it feels like yesterday.

I'm deeply sorry you've lost a grandchild, too... oh, Tinka, that must be utterly heartwrenching for your loving self..

I will be on my knees, too... praying to our LORD, for you and your family to be comforted and to know His peace.

Miss you, love you, Tinka. My heartfelt condolences to you.
BIG Hugs, Rhonda

In Memory Of my Dad

Tears of longing and time lost with you

I had to say my goodbyes knowing