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You did not lose your little girl, my father dear; Here I am~ Come, come hold my hand and feel the longing of a long lost daughter. Oh, how I long~ to kiss those wrinkled hands that laboured for ages; How I love to see~ those gray strands of hair that spell the wisdom of your time. Those eyes that let me see the beauty of the world; But most of all, your heart~ your heart that teaches me the real essence and the joy of giving.

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Date: 5/25/2020 9:42:00 AM
Lovely tribute to your dad!
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Date: 5/18/2020 1:44:00 PM
Full of longing for a fathers love. Nicely penned.
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Date: 5/17/2020 6:19:00 PM
Daughter- Father relationship very very special. You brought it out so tenderly in simple words. Best. Mohan.
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Date: 5/16/2020 10:34:00 PM
Tender-hearted write that moves me, the reader. :) gw
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Date: 5/16/2020 1:03:00 AM
A gentle caring write that I enjoyed very much.
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Date: 5/13/2020 4:51:00 AM
I read it more than once..there is some deep love hidden..my eyes got wet, I remembered my father who is mo more
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Date: 5/12/2020 8:01:00 AM
Did you share the letter with him?
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Date: 5/25/2020 10:03:00 AM
Yes, dear poet Richard..he is also a poet..
Date: 5/11/2020 1:13:00 PM
How touching and soulful! This poem resonates with me - love to read many times!
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Date: 5/6/2020 1:08:00 AM
An amazing dedication, soulful and beautiful....Love this, JCB...Harry Stay Safe..
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Date: 4/30/2020 11:11:00 PM
A very touching and beautiful poem, JCB. It was pure pleasure to read.
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Date: 4/30/2020 11:15:00 AM
As a father of two daughters this is a touching poem...So wonderfully expressed
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Date: 4/30/2020 2:19:00 AM
I hope this is not an outpour from a bereaved heart. so touching, relatable and real. What a lovely piece, it humbled my soul.
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Date: 4/27/2020 9:25:00 AM
Yes, cling to your father’s hands..his love. I cherish my 80+ year old parents. I would hug and kiss up on them. Now we have screen contact. My parents remind me of several sitcoms...they are so cute even with special effects! Loved your poem! <3
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Date: 4/26/2020 8:40:00 PM
As a father of a lovely young woman, I am extremely touched by your show of respect and gratitude in the poem, JC. Honoring the labor, wisdom, eye for beauty and the gift of giving. I'm sure he treasures this, as he must treasure you. Delightful.
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Date: 4/26/2020 2:44:00 PM
wow, what a moving and poignant poem, J.C. Very nice!
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Date: 4/26/2020 7:59:00 AM
I do not think there is a father that would not like to hear these moving words of love and devotion dearest, JCB. What a tender poem. You touched my heart. Would by any chance wish...to be adapted? haha. God bless you. Excellent writing. Blessings
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Date: 4/26/2020 1:45:00 AM
A lovely tribute J. C., is this to your father? Tom
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Date: 4/26/2020 6:10:00 AM
Thanks dear poet Tom..Yes, it is dedicated to my father.

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