Better Than Any Train Ride
A daughter's remembrance91 total reviews
Comment from GerryMacNeil
Abou Ben Adhem, may his tribe increase . . .
Thank you, abundantly, for writing this marvelous piece about a remarkable relationship. You have blessed me so much by it.
Love,
GerryMacNeil
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2008
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Abou Ben Adhem, may his tribe increase . . .
Thank you, abundantly, for writing this marvelous piece about a remarkable relationship. You have blessed me so much by it.
Love,
GerryMacNeil
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2008
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Woke one night from a deep dream of peace. . .
Hello Friend!
So pleased you enjoyed. I recited Abou at my father's funeral. . .I am so honored that you appreciate my offering. . . diane
Comment from mmichelle97219
Somedays never come and that is why we have to take advantage of the ones that do. I thought this was a very sweet post.
Michelle
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2008
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Somedays never come and that is why we have to take advantage of the ones that do. I thought this was a very sweet post.
Michelle
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2008
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Hello Michelle! So pleased you enjoyed. . . diane
Comment from Soloneili
What a joy to read you are KT. This so reminded me of Tuesdays With Maurie (I think that's the title) but obviously it is your very own, and brilliantly written daughter's tribute to a remarkable man. Who wouldn't want a father like yours, and who wouldn't want a daughter who could put into words the bond of love that is so unique to you and your dad.
The sentiment in this is sublime, no other word for it, yet you haven't drowned it in over stated sentimentality to the extent it becomes honeyed and too sweet for the reader.
Tantilisingly you let the reader acquire for themselves the radiance of your love for this man, just like looking through a window of that train carriage, and seeing somewhere you wish you could alight, and savour, because it appeals to everything in your soul that you know is held personally dear.
Time fades into obscurity when reading this. I'm not sure I wanted it to end at all. How could I best summarise this writing. Well, by taking an extract out of your bio, so here it is.
"As the English poet William Blake wrote: "A bird does not sing because he has an answer; he sings because he has a song."
You are a fine writer......take care...Neil
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What a joy to read you are KT. This so reminded me of Tuesdays With Maurie (I think that's the title) but obviously it is your very own, and brilliantly written daughter's tribute to a remarkable man. Who wouldn't want a father like yours, and who wouldn't want a daughter who could put into words the bond of love that is so unique to you and your dad.
The sentiment in this is sublime, no other word for it, yet you haven't drowned it in over stated sentimentality to the extent it becomes honeyed and too sweet for the reader.
Tantilisingly you let the reader acquire for themselves the radiance of your love for this man, just like looking through a window of that train carriage, and seeing somewhere you wish you could alight, and savour, because it appeals to everything in your soul that you know is held personally dear.
Time fades into obscurity when reading this. I'm not sure I wanted it to end at all. How could I best summarise this writing. Well, by taking an extract out of your bio, so here it is.
"As the English poet William Blake wrote: "A bird does not sing because he has an answer; he sings because he has a song."
You are a fine writer......take care...Neil
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
Comment from AWorkInProgress
I would give this a six if I had one.
This was incredibly moving. I felt a teardrop roll down my cheek at the end.
What a lovely tribute to your father. And I like the way you celebrate the good times with him rather than sadly mourn his death
It takes a strong person to do that.
This story flowed so well.. It was almost poetic.
Thanks for sharing this moving story and allowing us to "know" your father for the special man he was.
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I would give this a six if I had one.
This was incredibly moving. I felt a teardrop roll down my cheek at the end.
What a lovely tribute to your father. And I like the way you celebrate the good times with him rather than sadly mourn his death
It takes a strong person to do that.
This story flowed so well.. It was almost poetic.
Thanks for sharing this moving story and allowing us to "know" your father for the special man he was.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
Comment from pbrprasad
I feel good in this works.the lines which i liked the most is
"I learned more about American history and literature from this humble and gentle man than I ever did from well-intentioned Dominican nuns or Franciscan priests as we traveled in books or by car to places like Gettysburg, "
we should learn more from Humble and gentle men.All great men are HUMBLE AND GENTLE
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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2008
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I feel good in this works.the lines which i liked the most is
"I learned more about American history and literature from this humble and gentle man than I ever did from well-intentioned Dominican nuns or Franciscan priests as we traveled in books or by car to places like Gettysburg, "
we should learn more from Humble and gentle men.All great men are HUMBLE AND GENTLE
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2008
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Hello....Please elucidate as to how you would improve this offering, as your rating of four stars means that it needs improvement. Thank you.
Comment from GentleCloud
Hi Mrs. KT., this is such a moving piece. There are many things I like about it, one of which is the robin's nest in Christmas trees, the other, the train ride which never took place except in the hearts and minds of your dad and you. The end is superbly delivered, making the loss of the man, your father, all the more haunting. Thanks for sharing this. It reminds me of so many important things in life.
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Hi Mrs. KT., this is such a moving piece. There are many things I like about it, one of which is the robin's nest in Christmas trees, the other, the train ride which never took place except in the hearts and minds of your dad and you. The end is superbly delivered, making the loss of the man, your father, all the more haunting. Thanks for sharing this. It reminds me of so many important things in life.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Great memories you have shared with us, Mrs. KT. I almost called you "Diner" but realized that was a special name reserved for your father and you. Why is it we always remember at least one thing we never did with our parent(s) after they're gone no matter how many wonderful times we shared. I've done a fair amount of that the last few months in terms of reflecting over times with my mom. God Bless You and the memory of your dad.
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Great memories you have shared with us, Mrs. KT. I almost called you "Diner" but realized that was a special name reserved for your father and you. Why is it we always remember at least one thing we never did with our parent(s) after they're gone no matter how many wonderful times we shared. I've done a fair amount of that the last few months in terms of reflecting over times with my mom. God Bless You and the memory of your dad.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
Comment from hwbw
A great tribute to your loved Dad. Beautifully penned like all your works. You made me feel like I WAS there. But, something got in my eye at the end and made it water. I can't figure out what it was. (Men don't cry.)
Bill
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A great tribute to your loved Dad. Beautifully penned like all your works. You made me feel like I WAS there. But, something got in my eye at the end and made it water. I can't figure out what it was. (Men don't cry.)
Bill
Comment Written 13-Apr-2008
Comment from IndianaIrish
What an outstanding tribute to your Dad and your relationship with him, Diane. So beautifully written...made me feel like I was on that porch with you. The ending had me crying. Thank you for sharing your father with us.
Smiles,
Indy :>)
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What an outstanding tribute to your Dad and your relationship with him, Diane. So beautifully written...made me feel like I was on that porch with you. The ending had me crying. Thank you for sharing your father with us.
Smiles,
Indy :>)
Comment Written 12-Apr-2008
Comment from carolm5415
Beautiful beautiful beautiful. You are so blessed to have had such a wonderful loving relationship with your father. Your memories are so well displayed in this essay that I can almost see the two of you sitting together with your beer talking about the train ride.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Beautiful beautiful beautiful. You are so blessed to have had such a wonderful loving relationship with your father. Your memories are so well displayed in this essay that I can almost see the two of you sitting together with your beer talking about the train ride.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2008
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Hello Friend! So pleased that you enjoyed. I must share that my family and many friends have always been quite taken aback that my reserve father would share sips of beer with his daughter - starting when I was about 8 yrs old! They were just small sips, and like I tell everyone, he never had to worry about my drinking when I became a teenager or went away to college; I had no desire to overindulge as there was nothing to prove. I don't know if that was my dad's rationalization for sharing, but it worked. And to this day, a sip just about does me in. He really was a wonderful man. Thank you for visiting and enjoying!!!! diane
