Connie Marcum Wong Poet Rhyme

A Father's Absence

How often I have imagined your face
Leaning in to kiss my cheek goodnight,
Your gentle hand stroking my hair;
Your voice, last I heard before daylight.

Each day, shortly after morning dawn,
You'd sing in the shower, your favorite song.
How great you'd smell with your cologne,
A manly scent that lingered all day long.

You'd cook your special scrambled eggs,
And we'd converse of plans we had that day.
Your hug goodbye would make me feel secure;
Those loving things conveyed a father's way.

Yes you existed, in my mind you were so real.
Each Father's Day I would imagine you...
You'd teach me things and dole out sage advice.
Alas, an absent father who I never knew.

© Connie Marcum Wong

Happy Father's Day to all you wonderful father's who have
dedicated your lives to raising your children.

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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 1, 2015 at 9:12 AM Connie, I know how exactly is this! endearing and I wish I can remember such with my FAther but sad I don't have.. ! Nevertheless, I thank him for he provided for us. ~Olive ELoisa =)

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM soupmail for you

Constance La France June 26, 2015 at 3:11 PM Connie, a very sad write full of love, a beautiful 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, Haiku 9

Jerry T Curtis June 26, 2015 at 6:18 AM Heart warming and wrenching at the same time, great job Connie.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 24, 2015 at 3:11 AM - A desire that big, a father is important for a child - a beautiful and touching poem Connie - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong July 1, 2015 at 11:29 PM Thank you very much Anne Lise. I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, Connie

Andrea Dietrich June 22, 2015 at 9:06 AM Connie, I feel like you. I had the stepdad, but it just wasn't the same. Very nice one for Father's Day. Wish I had had this in my life as well. I was here trying to catch up last night when the power went off. It was off from almost 7 p.m to well after midnight. So weird and what a boring night just in the dark with Joe. hahaha. Oh, I wrote a poem by flashlight, so that is something!! Connie Marcum Wong July 1, 2015 at 11:28 PM You are doing great with being so creative as well as making comments. I don't know how you do it. Hugs, Connie

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 22, 2015 at 12:10 AM Moving words, Connie, and a heartfelt reminder of the importance of a father figure in a child's life. My dad was far from perfect, but he was kind and supportive when I needed him. I'm missing him today...thanks for sharing. Hugs, Rhonda Connie Marcum Wong July 1, 2015 at 11:26 PM I am happy for you Rhonda. Thank you much, hugs, Connie

Paul Callus June 21, 2015 at 4:02 PM Very moving and touching words, Connie. "An absent father who I never knew" got me all emotional. Take care. hugs // paul Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2015 at 7:17 PM Thank you Paul. I hope you have a lovely Father's day, if it is celebrated today in your part of the world. Love, Connie

Eve Roper June 21, 2015 at 2:51 PM Your write is beautiful in honor of father's everywhere. My father passed seven years ago, me standing by him praying the rosary out loud and hugging him telling it was ok to leave. I dearly loved my dad even though there were a lot of rough times in our family life. Thank you for reading my Father's Day Poem Hugs Eve Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2015 at 7:31 PM It is everything to have someone with you when you pass on, especially if it is someone you love. How great you could be there for your father. Thank you and blessings, Connie

John Fleming June 21, 2015 at 1:38 PM Once there was the man - now there is you! You are your fathers daughter...And that will always be more than enough. My very dear friend: allow me to wish you all my very best this fathers day! God bless you always Connie Marcum Wong. :) john. Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2015 at 7:33 PM Thank you John. It was a real treat reading your poetry this morning. Blessings, Connie

Kim Merryman June 21, 2015 at 9:52 AM This is so sad Connie, but beautifully written! Love, Kim Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2015 at 7:39 PM My son is a wonderful loving father and he and his son do everything together. It helps so much to have the male and female as role models. I appreciate your lovely comment. Thank you Kim. Blessings, Connie