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Back When I Was a Child

The song that moves and touches my heart is dance with my father again. Because I will never forget the man my father was. Back when I was a child I longed to be in his presence. He had a larger than life personality. His nieces and nephews looked at him as a father. “Oh lord I’m dying to dance with my father again”. Everytime I hear the song I begin to cry. I long for his hug I long to hear his voice “Oh lord I’m dying to dance with my father again” “ Oh lord we’re all dying to dance with my father again”. 4-4-17 Alexis Y Inspired by my favorite song Dance With Father Again Written by Richard Marx And Luther Vandross https://youtu.be/wmDxJrggie8

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Christopher Flaherty

Date: 7/5/2018 5:55:00 PM

Absolutely Brilliant song by Lither Vandross. 1 of my favorite memories of my Father before he died was cutting his hair and picking him up and taking him to the toilet very sad but 2 grown men dancing seems rather odd . Do not put off till tomorrow what you can do today because tomorrow may be 1 day to late . Cheers loved it very emotional

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/16/2017 7:44:00 PM

Thanks Alexis, what a heartwarming poem. And thanks also for the link to the Luther Vandross song. That was the full package. Have an awesome week.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/29/2017 2:34:00 PM

A great poem a 7 I enjoyed your poem.

Curtis Johnson

Date: 4/28/2017 1:13:00 AM

Good song. good write. Thanks for sharing the love and the memories.

John Hamilton

Date: 4/22/2017 1:32:00 PM

Great song Alexis. Luther was one of the best singers of all time, this was one of his best, also love always and forever. Great sentiments for a father, great poem to give us an idea what your looking for.

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 4/20/2017 1:32:00 AM

A beautiful poem and tribute to your father, a fabulous seven dear Alexis.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 4/6/2017 10:45:00 AM

Wow, you touched my heart with this write and I confess I cried. A Fav. Lots Of Love, armand.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/5/2017 1:29:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem, Alexis. I can really relate to this poem because my father and I have such a close bond, which isn't surprising since I'm named after my father. This was a very heartfelt write, and I feel for your loss. A gem of a poem. A triple 7! Love and smiles to you.

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/5/2017 9:13:00 AM

This exceptional poem hit me deeply my friend. I lost my father when I was fifteen. I know exactly how you feel and how one longs for time with a deceased father. Now as of January 30th, deceased mother has been added to my longings.. A7 and a beautiful fav for me..

Alexis Y.
Date: 4/15/2017 3:31:00 PM

Hi Robert, My life has not been the same since I lost my father. I miss him every day. I am sorry for the lost of both of your parents my friend- Alexis

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/5/2017 7:59:00 AM

The yearning of the soul to be with the one who has brought it to life is enormous! A touching poem so well written dear, Alexis! A 7!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/5/2017 5:53:00 AM

Good Morning Alexis. First I see you are the host of this contest. Its a wonderful and inspired thought. You have chosen a beautiful song with such emotion and expression and Luther was amazing. Thank you for the invitation to us all to join in. Your person version is beautiful and touching. Well done entirely.

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 4/4/2017 9:49:00 PM

Very touching piece of work :) - Love Ettie

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/4/2017 9:24:00 PM

Fond memories to be sure Alexis...

Tim Smith

Date: 4/4/2017 5:39:00 PM

This is beautiful and quite fitting for me. On Friday I have a father/daughter dance with my youngest.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/4/2017 5:00:00 PM

This is so emotive dear Alexis, touched my heart and soul, and love the song too.

Chris Green

Date: 4/4/2017 4:28:00 PM

Really good and touched my heart Alexis. It's a shame you can't enter your own contest or this would be a winner for sure. You really penned these emotions, the loss, the missing and the love for your father so well.

Alexis Y.
Date: 4/4/2017 4:38:00 PM

Hi Chris, I am moved by your comment. I can't thank you enough for your continued support. My father meant the world to me:-) Alexis