Dirty Hands
A poem about my Dad's hands17 total reviews
Comment from Janie King
My dad's been in heaven 17 years and there's never a day he still doesn't touch my life in some way, and yes I am the one child that is without doubt his daugther..I love so much and in many way act like him. Good poem. God bless.
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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My dad's been in heaven 17 years and there's never a day he still doesn't touch my life in some way, and yes I am the one child that is without doubt his daugther..I love so much and in many way act like him. Good poem. God bless.
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Thank you Janie for your kind comments and review. My mom is always saying "I act just like him." :o) She even once said that "we didn't have to worry as long as Jody was around we'd always have Dad." My family nickname is Jody.
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I consider it an honor to be compared to my dad, he was an awesome man and I'm sure you feel that same kind of pride. God bless.
Comment from Isaac Kavik
The toughest thing I ever did was bury my mom. Yet somehow I feel closer to her now than when she was with us. I think you can relate - your author notes are revealing. Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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The toughest thing I ever did was bury my mom. Yet somehow I feel closer to her now than when she was with us. I think you can relate - your author notes are revealing. Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Thank you Isaac for your kind comments and review. I am also sorry for the loss of you Mom. I dread that day for me. I am unable to think about it.
Comment from tinams
This is indeed a wonderful tribute to your dad, I had tears in my eyes by the end. It is strange how we don't always see in us the things that stand out in our parents, until something makes us open our eyes wider. A lovely emotive read :) Tina
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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This is indeed a wonderful tribute to your dad, I had tears in my eyes by the end. It is strange how we don't always see in us the things that stand out in our parents, until something makes us open our eyes wider. A lovely emotive read :) Tina
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Thank you Tina for reading my poem to my Dad and you kind review. Yes, I love him very much.
Comment from anydamaru
Sadly enough, a strong emotion usually is what makes people write, and that is so positive as well as negative. My dad works hard all his life too, so I understand quite well the message that is written here.
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Sadly enough, a strong emotion usually is what makes people write, and that is so positive as well as negative. My dad works hard all his life too, so I understand quite well the message that is written here.
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem. I appreciate your sincere comments.
Comment from robyn corum
fifteen days ?
What a sad poem, and lovely tribute to the man who helped care for you and who loved you. I am sure he would be proud of it. Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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fifteen days ?
What a sad poem, and lovely tribute to the man who helped care for you and who loved you. I am sure he would be proud of it. Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Oh, thank you Robyn. I think I must have had a senior moment. LOL I could not think how to spell fifteen. I could not even find it in my Websters. I will correct. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is a well-written, lovely tribute to your father. I especially like the dscription of how you came to appreciate those hands that toiled for you.
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reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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This is a well-written, lovely tribute to your father. I especially like the dscription of how you came to appreciate those hands that toiled for you.
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Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Thank you Janice for reading and commenting on my poem for my Dad. Yes, I loved him very much but in my youth I had sometimes been ashamed of him. Then as I got older and thankfully before he died I realized how special he really was.
Comment from L Stout
fifth teen - fifteen?
The day of his death I will never forget
For the first time I marveled at hands unsoiled
And realized I owed him a big debt
It was for me, those hands had toiled - this verse is lovely extremely moving
for me only shame would flow better I think - otherwise a lovely poem - very emotional very vivid
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reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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fifth teen - fifteen?
The day of his death I will never forget
For the first time I marveled at hands unsoiled
And realized I owed him a big debt
It was for me, those hands had toiled - this verse is lovely extremely moving
for me only shame would flow better I think - otherwise a lovely poem - very emotional very vivid
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Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Oh, thank you so much for your input. I think I must have had a Senior moment. I could not remember how to spell fifteen nor could I find it in the dictionary. I will change immediately. I am glad you liked my poem. I think you are write about "for me only shame." I will probably change it. thanks.