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Up Ahead

I'll climb the old oak to look up ahead, to see where he went, the land of the dead I'm hopin' to hear him whistle to me, call out my name- "Jamesy over here" it's been a long time since I rode on his shoulders, held on to his ears as we walked around boulders he'll have me shake hands with all of his friends, hug Grandpa and Grandma, .... I miss them too but mostly my Dad I'll be glad to see, he loved me a lot "with him I'll be free"

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Shannon O'Leary

Date: 6/24/2009 8:55:00 PM

I liked this poem! Great job! The words flow well together. This is a touching poem! Thanks for taking the time to comment on my poem! I appreciate it!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 6/22/2009 1:48:00 PM

this is a unique pledge of love from your dad from your good heart,this is beautiful sweet sad nostalgia--and thanks for the kind comments--you are one of the best poets and one of my best friends here-wonderful write --charma

Heidie Buys

Date: 6/22/2009 12:06:00 PM

So very well written, tugging at my heart strings. I miss my dad terribly. Very well done. Regards Heidie

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 6/22/2009 6:51:00 AM

love the shape, gives the impression you're walking in one direction but that it also feels like a bumby road. Not sure why the last line is in quotes. Song lyric maybe..Nice write James. -Yoni

John Freeman

Date: 6/20/2009 10:18:00 PM

Good poem, James You did us proud on this one, I enjoyed the read. thanks for sharing,jm

Veronica Joseph

Date: 6/19/2009 7:38:00 AM

very moving james, thanks for your comments ~

Josette Key

Date: 6/19/2009 4:09:00 AM

What a great Father's Day piece. Thanks so much for your kind comments on my poems. There's been a lot going on with me and I can't seem to clear my head to write. I will get back to it though. Josette

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 6/18/2009 10:17:00 PM

Dear James, A great Tribute to YOUR Father a Heartfelt work of Art Happy Father's DAY ALWAYS...HG

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/18/2009 8:57:00 PM

Hi James, I lost my Dad in January and it helps to think of all the good company he has in heaven. Sometimes, I still think I should call him when there's something in the news he'd have wanted to hear. And, yes, I do still recall the sound of his sweet voice. I can really relate to the thoughts in this wonderful poem as Father's Day approaches. In fact, it brought tears to my eyes. What a great tribute to your father! Love, Carolyn

Christopher Higgins

Date: 6/18/2009 8:03:00 PM

James, I read this piece and I am thinking about how much I am wrestling with writing a poem for my dad on father's day. I have written about him in the past but for some reason its seem so hard this time...this poem is awesome...you have such fond memories of your father and they always shine through in your poems...I can feel the love and warmth from this relationship...a blessing.

C. E. Mcmullin

Date: 6/18/2009 7:51:00 PM

Honest- Deep- Reverent- A gift without measure, tis the gift of a poet's heart to his Father- A masterful work, my friend, thank-you for sharing! I am honored by your thoughtful comments, and I thank-you! Know that I will be spending some quality time contemplating your poetic endeavors- Will be in touch- poet butterfly

Sandra Hudson

Date: 6/18/2009 7:38:00 PM

Sorry to hear you have lost your Dad. I know he must have been very special. With Fathers day close, I think I'll write a tribute to my Dad. He is 74 and still kicking air.