Comment from Aussie

Excellent

You may not be able to see him, but he watches over you. Every day you spent together was a blessing, every fish you caught together brought joy. My love and care across the miles at this time Dean.
Kay XX

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
I appreciate the read & review.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from Zinnia48

Exceptional

What a beautiful poem, and a beautiful tribute to your father. I'm so sorry for your loss, but am happy that you could funnel your grief into this splendid tribute to your dad. Thanks as usual for sharing your gift. Caroline

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018

Thank you very much for reading, Caroline, and for the six stars as well.
Sorry for the delay in responding.
With my dad passing away recently I've fallen a bit behind.
It's not that I don't appreciate your input because I do.
It's just been a little crazy around here lately.
Thanks so much again.

reply by Zinnia48 on 24-Jun-2018

Grieving takes up time and space. I hope you are taking care of yourself. Caroline

reply by the author on 24-Jun-2018

reply by the author on 24-Jun-2018

Yes, I am, Caroline, thank you.
I hope the same for you as well.

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

Hi Dean,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, and the grief I know you've gone through in the years leading up to this point. It's a long goodbye, is my way of looking at it. Your father is at peace now, and his passing has brought him to a better place - it's no good wasting away to a shell of the former self - which my mother is now.

Your poem is very moving. You express very well, with graceful words, the greatest gift of all - unconditional love.
Carol

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
I appreciate the read & your review.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Sincere condoleances on the passing of your beloved Dad - you pay him loving filial homage in the dignified words of this True Riches poem- what wonderful appreciation from a son to a father

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
I appreciate the read ass well as your review.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

RIP and love and prayers for your family. Such a sweet poetic tribute...with the rich wealth of insight and heart-fullness. The greatest poverty is a closed heart, and the greatest wealth is a full one...and even greater still is helping to fill the hearts of others. Your dad sounds like a hero for sure...and I believe it runs in the family...

Blessings and Love,
rd

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
I appreciate the read & your review.
Take care,
~Dean

reply by rama devi on 02-Jun-2018

:-)

Comment from Mark Schardine

Excellent

Thank you very much for this tribute to your dad, who gave you far more than any amount of money could ever equal. You shared a valuable insight, and I express sympathy for your loss.

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
I appreciate the read as well as your review.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from danpald

Excellent

Great tribute for your father
I will say some prayers now for his soul
Life filled with many turns and stages
Now are finding the reward that never ends

God bless your dreasms
The fiond memories now playing
As the year progresses
Find the reality of closeness

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
~Dean

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Beautiful tribute to your dad, Dean. I like that personal conversation you had with your dad as shown in the poem. For someone with such a work ethic, it may be hard for that generation of parent to understand our need to write poems.

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This is a wonderfully written poem in honor of your dad. It seems you enjoyed a lot
of alone time with him and he taught you some important things in your life.

Keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

I appreciate the read & your review.
Take care,
~Dean

reply by dragonpoet on 02-Jun-2018

You're welcome, Dean. Have an amazing weekend.

Joan

reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

U 2

Comment from Ginnygray

Exceptional

I can not imagine a more beautiful tribute than this poem to your Dad, from his very gifted son! The words flow and are imbued with love throughout the poem. The end rhyme is excellent, but the last stanza Just brings tears to my eyes about "True riches, I now know
aren't all the things we've had. It's having a true hero, someone just like my Dad." Being trained in music, The video, with lovely pictures put to music, had me thinking, there is one proud angel looking down on his son!

I'm so sorry for your deep loss, Dean.

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018

Thank you very much for reading, Ginny, and for the six stars as well.
Sorry for the delay in responding.
With my dad passing away recently I've fallen a bit behind.
It's not that I don't appreciate your input because I do.
It's just been a little crazy around here lately.
Thanks so much again.

reply by Ginnygray on 23-Jun-2018

Believe me when I say I understand, Dean!! Just wanting you to know how sorry I was for the loss of your Dad! Take your time Dean! Time is a great healer.