My Knight In Shinning Armour

Does he know - he lives forever -  in my dreams?
And that every vision I create - is through his eyes of green.
Does he know - I still walk with him - along the shore of Evermore?
On that path of make-believe - that led me to a castle door
Where as a child I - placed my heart - forever in his hands
And wrote – With all my heart – I love daddy - in the sand. 


In loving memory of my father:   October 29 - 1927- August 11, 2003 


September 12, 2009

4th place in Michael Jordan's contes 'Inside the Heart'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 11/11/2009 12:36:00 PM
Congratulations, Elaine. This was so moving and beautiful, and well deserving a win! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 11/11/2009 8:59:00 AM
Lovely poem for your beloved daddy. Lucky child. My memories of my dad are also cherished and I relate. Congratulations, Love, Joyce
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Date: 11/11/2009 3:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's contest Lainie. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/10/2009 11:51:00 PM
Congrats on your success in Michael's contest Elaine.Rgds Brian
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Date: 11/10/2009 9:41:00 PM
A magical and tender tribute to your father. Congratulations on your win. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 9/14/2009 3:46:00 AM
He must have been a wonderful father to inspire such beautiful poetry. What a heartfelt remembrance and dedication to him, Lainie. GBY and as always, thank you for sharing! Love, Robin
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Date: 9/13/2009 3:47:00 PM
truly a masterpiece of the heart and your talent special words from the past and a wonderful tribute for forever and beyond,,blessings and thank you for reading and leaving your words behind...Cecil
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Date: 9/13/2009 11:35:00 AM
Oh my Lainie this is such a beautiful tribute to your daddy. I am sorry I am crying but it is through love to the honor you give to your father my friend. I love your wonderful heart my dear friend. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/13/2009 5:51:00 AM
what a beautiful tribute to your dad Lainie hope you put this onto a plaque its so beautiful I can only write bad things about my dad but he still had a few good days in him too I still miss both my parents and siblings so this touched the heart thanks for sharign and for your moral support keep up the great writing
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Date: 9/12/2009 7:36:00 PM
Beautifully poised.
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Date: 9/12/2009 5:42:00 PM
What a lovely dedication....he must have been a wonderful man, to have his daughter write such a beautiful tribute. So moving is this, Elaine... love, Carrie
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Date: 9/12/2009 2:34:00 PM
Nice memories perserved for your father. It is good that you loved and there was a good relationship. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 9/12/2009 2:29:00 PM
Hi Elaine Such a beautiful loving tribute to your father. It brought a tear to my heart, for I miss my father too. Thanks for sharing this amazing poem with us. I know your father is feeling this too. Take care hun. Love Light Truth Patricia
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