Always Present

It has been two years,
and life is just not the same...
the void is still large

The ground has hardened,
stone and flowers placed just right...
you are so missed, Dad

Tears flow quietly,
I will see you one day, Dad...
I love you, dear Dad.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Koplin Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 5:34 AM
Congratulations on your win, George!
Aul Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Thank you........ George
Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 3:26 AM
- Congratulations on your win, George ... may your father rest in peace :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Aul Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 8:21 AM
Thank for the thoughtful comment........ George
Gauthier Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 7:05 PM
Lovely poem, George ~ a touching tribute
Aul Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 8:21 AM
Thanks for the comment........ George
Allison Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 4:16 PM
lovely string of poems so sorry for your loss George hugs jan xx
Aul Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 8:22 AM
Thanks as always, Jan. It came together easily............ George
Dietrich Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 1:41 PM
Congrats on your win. Sorry for your loss.
Aul Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 8:23 AM
Thank you, Andrea for the kind words.......... George
Kitchin Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 12:08 PM
George, congratulations on your winning placement with your senryu collection.
Aul Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 8:23 AM
Thanks for the support.......... George
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