My Daddy Said...
Cindy is told about her mummy.39 total reviews
Comment from Michaelk
I am trying to choke back tears right now. My wife passed away eight years ago and this poem brings back a lot of painful memories. Many of the things you put in your poem are the same things I had said to my kids when they would talk about their mother.
All that aside, your poem was touching, elegant, and poignant. The rhyme was awesome as was the rhythm. The message is one that all widow/widowers should give to their kids in this situation.
This poem should be in a book about coping with death.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2015
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I am trying to choke back tears right now. My wife passed away eight years ago and this poem brings back a lot of painful memories. Many of the things you put in your poem are the same things I had said to my kids when they would talk about their mother.
All that aside, your poem was touching, elegant, and poignant. The rhyme was awesome as was the rhythm. The message is one that all widow/widowers should give to their kids in this situation.
This poem should be in a book about coping with death.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2015
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Thank you so very much, Michael, for your wonderful comments and thoughts on my poem. I am really sorry you lost your wife. It is really good that your children were able to talk to you about their mother. You have done everything right. I hope your pain will ease, it does take a long time, but pain mellows. These are the words I told my sons when my husband died. It can be so traumatic for children if they are not sat down with and talked to in the right way. My sons grew up to be amazing men, and a credit to me. I am really proud of them. Thank you again, Michael, and thank you for the lovely 6 stars. xsx sandra.
Comment from Nosha17
When a child is small, it must be very hard to explain to a child why one parent has passed away. You have written this very tenderly in a way a child can understand. Excellent rhyming and sentiment. I am freezing in Sweden, back in a week. Most enjoyable, Sandra. Fayex
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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When a child is small, it must be very hard to explain to a child why one parent has passed away. You have written this very tenderly in a way a child can understand. Excellent rhyming and sentiment. I am freezing in Sweden, back in a week. Most enjoyable, Sandra. Fayex
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much, Faye. I hope you are having a nice time, but more, I hope you are wrapped up warm! It's been quite nice here. I want to read a nice poem about the lovely scenery in Sweden when you come home! :) Sandra
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I am too shivery to write! I will give it a try. Fayex
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I am too shivery to write! I will give it a try. Fayex
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I am too shivery to write! I will give it a try. Fayex
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I am too shivery to write! I will give it a try. Fayex
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You must be freezing, you hit the 'send' button 4 times! LOL! xxx
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Sorry, Sandra, there was a break in connection (poor internet round here) and I wasn't sure if it was sent! Fayex
Comment from pattipac
Your lovely poem about how a child's father explains to his young daughter that her mother has died, and know resides in heaven with God sends a message of love and caring on all their parts.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Your lovely poem about how a child's father explains to his young daughter that her mother has died, and know resides in heaven with God sends a message of love and caring on all their parts.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Patricia, I'm delighted you enjoyed it. :) Sandra
Comment from lakeport
My Daddy said, indeed it is very heartbreaking loosing a loved one, especially for young children. A lovely expressed poem. very nice rhyming. God bless you. Hugs! Lakeport.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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My Daddy said, indeed it is very heartbreaking loosing a loved one, especially for young children. A lovely expressed poem. very nice rhyming. God bless you. Hugs! Lakeport.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much, Lakeport. God bless you too, my friend. :) Sandra.
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you are very welcome. Hugs! lakeport.
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
Sandra, this is a powerful piece of poetry. Showing us how the wee ones can handle when it is presented to them. I really enjoyed the great conversation between the father and daughter. I loved it when she told her daddy, that when she grows up, she will take care of him like mommy did. An exceptional piece of poetry. Well done my friend, well done! Love you very much, Jim xxx
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Sandra, this is a powerful piece of poetry. Showing us how the wee ones can handle when it is presented to them. I really enjoyed the great conversation between the father and daughter. I loved it when she told her daddy, that when she grows up, she will take care of him like mommy did. An exceptional piece of poetry. Well done my friend, well done! Love you very much, Jim xxx
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Aww, thank you so much, my very dear friend. Your review is so lovely. I have missed you on here, you brightened my days with Cody and Alex. Thank you for the lovely 6 stars, Jim, you really are too nice to me. Love you too! xsx sandra
Comment from Linda Kay
Guess you can write a companion piece about Daddy having to tell her that her dog passed away - LOL. Seriously, this was a wonderful piece, so touching and focused on the innocence and simplicity of children when they must deal with such a sorrowful topic. I enjoyed it, and uncharacteristically for me, made it through dry-eyed.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Guess you can write a companion piece about Daddy having to tell her that her dog passed away - LOL. Seriously, this was a wonderful piece, so touching and focused on the innocence and simplicity of children when they must deal with such a sorrowful topic. I enjoyed it, and uncharacteristically for me, made it through dry-eyed.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Linda. It is a tough one to talk about to children, but they are stronger than we give them credit for. They do understand if told in the way they can feel the parent is still 'there' even though they are in heaven. Thanks again! :) Sandra
Comment from MelB
Very nice artwork and well written from the viewpoint of a child. So sad when a child misses out on a parent that passes away. This is a great contest entry. So sorry it turned out to be a different contest.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Very nice artwork and well written from the viewpoint of a child. So sad when a child misses out on a parent that passes away. This is a great contest entry. So sorry it turned out to be a different contest.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much, Melissa. I have a terrible habit of getting it wrong! :) xsx Sandra
Comment from amahra
Very sweet poem with a child's voice. I thought the poem rhymed very well and had a nice 10 beat rhythm and a great couplet at the end. Loved the art work that you chose for the poem. Great job.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Very sweet poem with a child's voice. I thought the poem rhymed very well and had a nice 10 beat rhythm and a great couplet at the end. Loved the art work that you chose for the poem. Great job.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank yuu so much, amahra, for your really lovely review. :) Sandra
Comment from angelface2
Wow, what a great poem, Sandra. I love it. It's very hard when young children lose someone dear in their life to let them know that they will see them again some day and they are still loved. A very neat poem. :>D Miss Sally
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Wow, what a great poem, Sandra. I love it. It's very hard when young children lose someone dear in their life to let them know that they will see them again some day and they are still loved. A very neat poem. :>D Miss Sally
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much, Miss Sally, for your really nice review. I'm glad you liked this one. :) Sandra. xsx
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there
Damn, damn, damn it! I am supposed to be a big, hard man, and not almost blub my eyes out at a poem. I hate you.
But you can still have six stars.
GMG
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Hi there
Damn, damn, damn it! I am supposed to be a big, hard man, and not almost blub my eyes out at a poem. I hate you.
But you can still have six stars.
GMG
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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LOL!! I am so sorry, I hate to see a man cry, it makes me cry! Thank you so much for your wonderful words. I love you!! Thank you for the 6 stars! :) Sandra. xxx
