Elizabeth Kinch Poet Rhyme

Childhood Memories Dedicated To Dad

Dad, how I love to recall
The days when I was very small,
On your lap, ear upon your chest,
Moments like these I loved the best.

Holidays with coastal walks,
Singing songs and having talks.
Shadow puppets on the wall.
Picking me up after a fall.

Saucepan lids and banging pans
Singing MacNamaras band.
With my 'slippy' on your head,
Auntie Mary stories before bed.

A too-ra-loo-ra lullaby.
Flying kites in the sky.
Waves waves you can't catch me,
Egg and chips for our tea.

Gear changing in the car.
Making an elastic band guitar.
Sticky toffee, Turkish delight.
Looking at the stars at night.

These memories bring so much pleasure,
Of a childhood that I treasure,
So on this special fathers day
There's just one thing I want to say.....
...... I love you xx

17th June 2017

For my dad on Father's day tomorrow.

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Melissa Tracy November 8, 2017 at 10:18 PM I'd give anything for one more fathers day with my dad! This really hit home for me! Although he has passed I too am at least blessed to have shared beautiful childhood memories that I'll always cherish! What a beautiful bond you share with your father you are both very blessed to have each other! This was very touching! Elizabeth Kinch November 9, 2017 at 12:02 AM Thank you Melissa. I know I'm very blessed.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 22, 2017 at 5:37 AM How touching and tender poem this is not only for your dad but for the dads around the world! If only all fathers had a daughter like you and if only all daughters had a father like yours! Glorious tribute to the relationship of daughter and father dearest, Elizabeth! Excellent writing! Elizabeth Kinch June 22, 2017 at 7:06 AM Thank you Demetrios, I know I'm very lucky to have such an amazing dad..... would he say the same of me? Probably if we exclude a few teenage years!!

Darren White June 20, 2017 at 6:44 AM Elizabeth, this tribute moved me to tears, so beautiful, such good memories. Elizabeth Kinch June 20, 2017 at 7:16 AM Thank you, my dad is a pure gem.

Connie Marcum Wong June 19, 2017 at 11:33 AM You are indeed blessed with a wonderful father Elizabeth. I would give anything to have known a father like this. I am sure he will treasure your gift! It is beautiful and from the heart! : ) Elizabeth Kinch June 19, 2017 at 11:51 AM I'm sorry you weren't as fortunate as me Connie. I think as I've got older I appreciate how lucky I am to have such an amazing man for my dad.

Pandita Sietesantos June 18, 2017 at 3:28 PM Awww! What a very sweet and loving tribute to your Dad! It's so nice to recall memories of growing up with a wonderful father! Love this piece! Hugs. Pandita Elizabeth Kinch June 19, 2017 at 3:02 AM Thank you Pandita, my dad is one amazing 91yr old man.

Roy Pett June 18, 2017 at 4:30 AM A beautiful tribute to your father, lovely images of a wonderful childhood, I am sure he will love this well written poem. :)) Elizabeth Kinch June 18, 2017 at 4:39 AM Thank you Roy, I'm a very lucky daughter.

Alfred Berggren June 17, 2017 at 6:42 PM Touches my heart for sure - you're a very lucky lady. Elizabeth Kinch June 18, 2017 at 4:38 AM I certainly am Alfred.

Julius Lawrence June 17, 2017 at 5:29 PM Elizabeth, It's a great poem. From Julius Elizabeth Kinch June 18, 2017 at 4:38 AM Thank you Julius.

Daniel Turner June 17, 2017 at 10:46 AM Sounds like you've got a keeper. Elizabeth. Heartwarming write:) Elizabeth Kinch June 17, 2017 at 11:19 AM I certainly have Daniel, my dad is a great blessing.

Kim Rodrigues June 17, 2017 at 6:32 AM What a wonderful childhood! What a great tribute to your Dad, Elizabeth! Elizabeth Kinch June 17, 2017 at 6:52 AM Thank you, he really is amazing, 91 and still fit in mind and body. I was blessed with a truly remarkable man for my father!