A Rainy Train Journey - Happy Father's Day

A sudden rain
cloaked the rail path
Lightning strikes were furious
Thunder storms drum big
Windows drenched in rain
Unable to see the scenes
Uncertain about the future 
As we were trapped inside 

Dreading the journey,
Holding my dad's fingers
I closed my eyes;
Leaning on his arms
Lamenting the harms
Frightened me, cried

To wipe out my tears,
he made me hear
his childhood memories
and funny stories

To obliterate my fear,
he enunciated his, failed cracks
and success tracks

"Beleive in the driver
and relish the journey"
He boldly advised

By sharing his life's journey
He made that messy journey
The memorable one

The stories I heard on that ride
could be correlated with all the current
and future circumstances

The lesson I assimilated 
Is my guiding light 
Even after the halt of the train

The words he uttered
resonated deeply inside
and still resonating
even after his demise 
and will keep on resonating
throughout my life 

Happy Father's day

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Date: 6/24/2022 10:12:00 AM
How lovely to honor your father with such a beautiful tribute to his wisdom and love for you. I can’t think of a nicer Father’s Day tribute to honor your father. You were indeed blessed to have him in your life. I will Fave this meaningful poem my friend. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/21/2022 11:19:00 PM
A lovely poem about your dad. Congratulations on your POTD.
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Date: 6/21/2022 9:05:00 PM
what a lovely Fathers Day memory. Congrats on your POTD.
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Date: 6/21/2022 6:42:00 PM
Hi Supraja, back to your poem with Congratulations on its POTD honor!
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Date: 6/21/2022 6:30:00 PM
Dear Supraja, I’m delighted to return with my heartiest congratulations for the worthy and well deserved honor of POTD for this beautiful and endearing poem. I’m so happy for you. Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/21/2022 5:37:00 PM
"Believe in the driver and relish the journey." Sage advice. Parents know how to comfort their children. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. A lovely tribute to your father. Congratulations Supraja, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy
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Date: 6/21/2022 1:17:00 PM
Supraja, a beautiful poem for your father, your poem touched my heart as my father is gone too and he was also a man of stories and quotes. Congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance
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Date: 6/21/2022 11:08:00 AM
A good Dad helps you feel safe, gives sage advice, his words stay with you after he dies. A beautiful write! Congratulations!
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Date: 6/21/2022 10:45:00 AM
What a touching tribute and great potd! Congrats!
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Date: 6/21/2022 10:43:00 AM
Back with congratulations on scoring a POTD!
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Date: 6/21/2022 8:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. A touching tribute to your Dad. I can relate to these memories! Love ~ Mala
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:48:00 AM
Thank you so much, Mala... Glad you liked it and happy that you could relate to it...
Date: 6/21/2022 8:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Supraja. Nice to tribute for Father's Day. Enjoy your day! Bill
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:48:00 AM
Thank you so much, Bill... So glad you liked it...
Date: 6/21/2022 7:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. What a beautiful tribute to your dad on his special day. Great memories are the best kind. Have a blessed day...........
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:48:00 AM
True that... Thank you so much,Paula... So glad you liked it...
Date: 6/21/2022 7:39:00 AM
So beautiful and heartfelt Supraja ! Your memories shine clear and radiate love and compassion for your Father. He calmed your fears and created a positive pathway for that moment in time and moments to follow . So special. Congratulations on POTD ! Susan :)
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:47:00 AM
So true, Susan... This POTD is really so special ... I think my dad is happy reading it and so he showered his blessings as POTD... Thanks a lot for your kind words...
Date: 6/21/2022 5:01:00 AM
A tremendous, heartfelt tribute to your dad! Congrats on POTD, Supraja
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:45:00 AM
Thank you so much... So happy... Glad you liked it...
Date: 6/21/2022 4:21:00 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Supraja. Enjoy your day.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:45:00 AM
Yes, thank you so much... So happy and feeling honoured... Thanks a lot for your encouraging words, fav and support... It means a lot...
Date: 6/21/2022 3:30:00 AM
May I be the first to congratulate you for your PODT, Much deserved.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:44:00 AM
Thank you so much, Victor... So happy to receive the Honor... Didn't expect it... Thanks a lot for letting me know...
Date: 6/21/2022 1:28:00 AM
Wonderful memories of your Father, Supraja, love the poetry and the message to.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:43:00 AM
Thank you so much, Harry... Glad you liked it...
Date: 6/21/2022 12:36:00 AM
Happy memories and a beautiful tribute to your father Supraja, Congratulations on POTD, a well deserved honour. Have a great day. Tom
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:43:00 AM
That's a great surprise... Thank you so much for letting me know...
Date: 6/20/2022 2:05:00 AM
Easy to say this is a great tribute to your father. Lovely.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 10:08:00 AM
Thank you so much, Victor... Glad you liked it...
Date: 6/19/2022 2:28:00 PM
Supraja, what a loving, beautiful tribute to your dad. I’m sure that wherever he is, he can read this and smile.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:49:00 AM
So true, Jennifer and as you rightly said, he is happy and so he showered his blessings as POTD...
Date: 6/19/2022 9:06:00 AM
Oh, my dear Supraja, such deep, beautiful, heartfelt emotions spill from your brilliant pen for your beloved father. What a wonderful portrait you paint of him with strokes of admiration, appreciation and love. Your father was a source of much comfort and love for you, feelings always to be treasured. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:51:00 AM
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment, Susan... True that... he was such a great lovable father... Thanks a lot for stopping by and sharing your valuable thoughts...
Date: 6/19/2022 7:22:00 AM
Somethings which our parents did to quell our fears and provide us a sense of solace may be taken for granted at the time. But once they are gone, even the slight gesture of love they showed for us during their life will be remembered by us with gratitude. Your father's comforting presence during the train journey is beautifully recollected.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:52:00 AM
Thank you so much,Valsa... Beautifully said... glad you liked it...Thanks for stopping by...
Date: 6/19/2022 4:19:00 AM
How wonderful are the beloved memories that come to fore when thinking about the special someone. Your Dad would be proud of your love for nature. A FAVE from me for this recall you convey about the train trip with your father.
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Supraja Kannan
Date: 6/21/2022 9:52:00 AM
So true... Thank you so much for stopping by and fav ing... It means a lot to me...
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