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Andaree Me Again Contest--Beacon Shining Bright

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Pop displaying a diamond ring he found while treasure hunting with

his Garrett metal detector, 1995

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You're my guiding light, beacon shining so bright. For you, Dad, grateful both day and night. Your words of wisdom did stay. Guide me through each day. Love. Secure! Pray. Bond endures. You showed me the way. To treasure hunt, happy day! Remembering you brings me delight. You're my guiding light, beacon shining so bright.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2024 11:40:00 PM

Sara this is lovely. I have been hoping to find the poems I didn't give wins too. I made a blog but it was short notice to remind people to use the middle word as part of the poem's title. Other than that, you had great theme and rhyme!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/1/2024 4:35:00 AM

awww, thank you Andrea for your kind comments. You're right--I didn't see your blog until last night. I did enjoy writing for your form; hopefully, you'll sponsor a similar contest again in the future. Thanks for sponsoring the contest and for taking the time to find my poem. You're the best! Enjoy your day, hugs, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/21/2024 5:05:00 AM

Beautiful heartfelt sentiments, Sara. Graceful, grateful dedication to your father. The ending line spells the essence!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/21/2024 5:07:00 AM

awww, thank you Vijay! I appreciate your positive and kind comments as well as your enthusiasm. Wishing you a pleasant Sunday, Sara

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/20/2024 5:01:00 PM

Brilliant poem - touching tribute to your father! This form doesn't look easy, you have handled it so well with a beautiful theme and perfect rhyming. Love and Hugs, Sara, My Dearest Friend~

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/20/2024 5:31:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Mala. You're right. The form was a challenge...took me days to find a theme I was comfortable with and then conquering the form. Glad I gave it a try--I almost gave up a couple of times. Love and hugs my fellow poet friend & have a great weekend, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/20/2024 8:42:00 AM

If looks show goodness, your father appears to be a fine person. I like the words that he is a beacon who guides you. You are a lucky person Good luck with the contest.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/20/2024 5:30:00 PM

awww, thank you Hilda for your gracious and kind words. Yes, I was lucky to have the father I had. He inspires and guides me every day. Wishing you a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/20/2024 8:32:00 AM

What a beautiful homage to your father, Sara; it appears to have been difficult to write, but you've done a fantastic job. This is sincerely striking! What you've said here is beautifully articulated and rhymes beautifully as well! I trust that you'll do well in the contest.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/20/2024 5:27:00 PM

you're most insightful and encouraging, dear Sotto. I'm grateful for your complimentary words, especially that you found my poem striking. I'm humbly grateful. Thanks for your visit. Have a splendid evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/20/2024 7:12:00 AM

What a lovely tribute to your father Sara, looks a tricky firm to write but you've mastered it. Best of luck in the contest, hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/20/2024 5:28:00 PM

thank you for your kind words, Tom. Yes, this form was tricky. I worked on it for days before I finally felt comfortable with the form and my topic. Thanks for your well wishes. Hope you're having a great weekend as well, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 4/20/2024 6:40:00 AM

This is so sweet and so heartfelt dear sara! So touching! How you’ve expressed here in this form with excellent rhymes too! Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/20/2024 5:29:00 PM

Thank you, Ink, for your kind words. I appreciate your complimentary words and your visit. Sending you hugs and wishes for a pleasant evening, Sara