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Father's Day, 2013
by Jennifer Lagier → (All Poetry by Jennifer Lagier)
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What the holiday means for those of us who have lost our fathers.


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Father’s Day, 2013

No need to shop ahead, find Father’s Day gifts,
coveted music CDs, fishing lures, appropriate cards.

This year both patriarchal chairs are empty, the
holiday meaningless, a reminder of loss.

There will be no Sunday barbecue celebration,
cold beer or salutary toasts with sparkling wine.

The honored guests for two families are missing,
their places at the head of the table, vacant.

Widows and children eke through difficult days,
learn to adjust, will eternally mourn.

 


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 Reviews of "Father's Day, 2013"
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on June 17, 2013
Yesterday, my brother went golfing alone. His wife went out boating with three “Merry Widows.” I guess not all widows mourn their husbands on Father's Day.

That reminds me, I better get my brother that CD of “Chasing Classic Cars.” I'm sure his wife won't enjoy it as much as he.

Ron

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on June 17, 2013
sad but remember them always, for they live in your memories
budd


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