John Watt Poet Diminished Hexaverse

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Dad

world war II called you
you answered with pride
faithfully serving
doing your duty
expecting no praise

family man
you gave your all
but now you're gone
I can't thank you

for all the
sacrifice
care and love

you gave
and gave

Dad



Written 21 May 2020 for my Dad,
James Watt, USN Master Chief (1920-2000)
Two months before his 100th birthday. RIP, Dad

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Rashi Soni June 16, 2020 at 2:20 AM A beautiful tribute to your dad. You must be so proud him. Good wishes. Rashi John Watt June 16, 2020 at 2:34 AM Thank you for your kind words and wishes, Rashi. He left behind a legacy to be very proud of.

Jennifer Proxenos May 29, 2020 at 9:28 AM Hi John my Dad also wore a uniform - a Captain in the Zambian Army - he was my hero, also served in the British Army n the tanks in WW 11. Enjoyed your love shown to your Dad. Blessings, Jennifer. John Watt May 29, 2020 at 10:58 AM That's wonderful to know about you Jennifer. We have something in common, my Dad was my hero as well. Blessings, John

Michelle Faulkner May 24, 2020 at 3:57 PM I can tell how proud of him you were (and are) we both come from military families who sacrificed to serve - this is a very loving tribute to his memory.. John Watt May 25, 2020 at 10:57 PM I wish I had honored him more while he was alive, but this is the regret of not knowing what you had until you don't have it anymore. I now know that so much of who I am came from the source upstream. Thanks for the comment, it blessed me very much, Michelle.

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2020 at 8:54 PM what a wonderful tribute. Never caught this one somehow. Finally going off here! Hope to see you tomorrow. John Watt May 23, 2020 at 10:24 PM Well, I know you've been very busy this week working on your list of 10 and judging your contest. Not to worry, my friend, thanks for coming by and spreading the kindness ~ John

Janice Canerdy May 23, 2020 at 5:44 PM WONDERFUL poem, John. CONGRATS on your win. Janice John Watt May 23, 2020 at 10:25 PM Thank you for your lovely warm comment, Janice. Much appreciated!

Connie Marcum Wong May 23, 2020 at 11:56 AM Wow John! I what a wonderful legacy he left for you. This is a beautiful tribute to him. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings xxoo

Krish Radhakrishna May 23, 2020 at 11:19 AM A great tribute to a great dad, and he comes alive in your poem! Congrats on your win John Watt May 23, 2020 at 11:32 AM Thank you Krish! As you can probably tell, this one was important to me. I so appreciate your kind comment. In my eyes he was a great man.

Aditi Mishra May 23, 2020 at 4:11 AM Dropping by to congratulate you on your splendid win dear friend! Keep writing. God bless you :) John Watt May 23, 2020 at 9:36 AM Thank you for coming by for a second visit, my friend!

Sam Kauffman May 22, 2020 at 6:37 PM Exquisite tribute to your dad! Loved the picture. There is such a nice cadence to this poem. My dad was also in the navy during WWII. Sounds like you had a terrific base coach. Happy Memorial Day. Sam Kauffman May 23, 2020 at 5:11 PM Who is that masked man? John Watt May 22, 2020 at 9:26 PM Thank you so very much, Sam. Your comment touches all the bases. Another thing we have in common: navy dads. Enjoy your Memorial Day, and thanks for the thoughtful words about the poem ~ John

David Drowley May 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM 'John, Wonderful tribute! So appropriate at this time. David' John Watt May 22, 2020 at 5:29 PM Thank you for your comment, David, I'm very touched. I always mourn him a little more on Memorial Day.

Emile Pinet May 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM Congratulations John! Your touching poem (Dad) earned "Second Place" in my contest, your poem easily rose to the top, well done my friend, Emile. John Watt May 22, 2020 at 5:35 PM Emile, thank you very much for sponsoring this contest and for your generous placement. Your diminished hexaverse examples were what inspired me to write this. I had not written a poem for my dad before this, and I credit you for giving me that nudge. Your friend, John

Caren Krutsinger May 21, 2020 at 8:28 PM A wonderful tribute to your Dad. I believe he is in heaven giving you a warm nod. John Watt May 21, 2020 at 8:57 PM Thank you for the endearing comment, Caren, I believe the same. You are very kind to say so.

Jan Allison May 21, 2020 at 6:18 PM what a fabulous tribute to your father, seeing your pictures together you are so like him:-) a wonderful poem good luck in the contest. i still have to finish mine if i have time before the contest closes:-) hugs Jan xx John Watt May 22, 2020 at 5:31 PM Dear Jan, this was the first poem I've ever written for my dad. He would have turned 100 this year. Interestingly, he was born during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1920. I'm kind of thankful he isn't having to celebrate his 100th birthday alone in a nursing home. But I do miss him every day.

Aditi Mishra May 21, 2020 at 2:24 PM You are a proud son to a great father! A lovely tribute to his love and services to your family and to everyone else. This is a touching one and I feel honored to know you. May you always carry the impressions of his character in your personality. God bless you dear friend :) John Watt May 21, 2020 at 2:38 PM Thank you for your endearing words, Aditi. If I carry but a speck of his reflection, I will have lived well. I learned the meaning of the word sacrifice from him, and am honored to be his son. God bless you, my dear friend ~ John

Tom Cunningham May 21, 2020 at 2:18 PM A beautiful tribute to your dad John. Tom. John Watt May 21, 2020 at 2:36 PM Thank you Tom. In my eyes, he was a great man. He would have turned 100 this year.