About Fathers and My Own



So well loved by their children.
Our life coaches in how to play
this intricate game of life.
Cleverly guiding us on this highway 
with directions.
Remember your Dad teaching you
to ride your bike?
A two wheeler gave my heart a strike.
That metallic green Schwinn was 
top of the line.
He attached special lights and it's horn, 
was one of a kind.
He ran behind me on the street,
Whilst,I with fear, like a drum in my chest, 
drove from left to right.
Then stopped in fear, but he bade me to 
try again.

I remember well going one half a block.
But something went terribly wrong.
It was garbage day in Elmwood Park, so 
empty cans with no lids were waiting for me.
I would have preferred hitting a large tree.

But no!
I ended up with my butt  in the bottom of 
the can, legs toward the summer sky.
              Poetess in a can!!
Dreamy Dad to the rescue came.
I was both embarrassed and ashamed.
He lifted me out, I was stuck!
Worse, urged me to ride yet again?

That's how Dads are, they do not
give up on  you!
Though your world has just turned
upside down.
They stand there,entirely resolute.
To encourage, love and coach you, 
all life through.

Tribute to my Father, Edward....
Thanks Daddy! Pangie

September 28, 2020
Noon PST

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 9/29/2020 12:29:00 PM
Hello Panagiota, you had a great father. hewas very loving and caring for you. Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/30/2020 6:00:00 AM
Hello Panagiota, yes you had a great father. He was a giver to those he wanted to give to. Hugs Darlene. xxxx-oooo.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/29/2020 12:38:00 PM
Darlene~ He was great! He even bought bikes, ice skates and roller skates for my friends, Dad shared his money and loved kids. He lost his brother and sister in the flu epidemic in 1920" they were 18 and 19 only...DAD had a big heart and was not selfish. He bought a fresh 6 foot tree for my class every year. He was really a great man' Darlene... Thank you for reading that long poem... Hugs.. Panagiota xxxoooo
Date: 9/29/2020 9:33:00 AM
Great vignette to share, Pangie. Paints a picture of a loving and supportive Dad. You and I were blessed in that way. My Dad would have turned 100 this year, RIP. Your loving tribute is just beautiful. Hugs ~ John
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/29/2020 9:45:00 AM
John, ah, nice to know we had good fathers. That's really significant...oh, my Dad woul have been lots older... But then, I am older than you. ))) it's a bit too long. Not everyone has a great Dad. Eddie is named after him.my daughter loved my Dad. Two peas in a pod.)) Thanks for reading and sharing.. A's PLAYOFF GAME @12:30 today. Yahoo Hugs, Pangie xx
Date: 9/28/2020 11:58:00 AM
Glowing tribute to your father Panagiota, Happy memories. Tom
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/28/2020 12:03:00 PM
Thanks Tom Pangie xx
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