Daddy

In this cluttered attic of my mind, I harbor so many memories of Daddy. The ones that make me smile and those that hurt are inextricable. from "Left Behind" posted February 4, 2021 entered in the Liberum Divisa 4 Poetry Contest placed 9th of 10 February 17, 2021

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2021 9:49:00 AM

Back with another congrats in Greg's contest. So nice this is!

Juliet Ligon

Date: 4/17/2021 12:18:00 PM

This touches my heart, and I'm sure many can relate. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/16/2021 11:47:00 AM

Congratulations and a hearty huzzah on your win Janice. Wonderful description of the ambivalence, the ups and downs, the ins an outs of a parental relationship. All the pain and joy remembered then stored away. So nicely done. Blessings!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/16/2021 1:15:00 PM

Sam, thanks a million! Janice

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/28/2021 7:30:00 AM

My Dad was always my hero, he never hurt my feelings once in his lifetime, unfortunately my mother did, however, we always forgive, but try as I might I cannot forget! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/16/2021 10:17:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jennifer. No, we don't forget. Janice

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/25/2021 1:54:00 PM

This is very moving. All the best in the contest. Blessings Rick.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/25/2021 3:49:00 PM

Thanks so much, Rick. Janice

Catherine Deslippe

Date: 2/25/2021 9:18:00 AM

Written beautifully from your heart. So many wonderful memories all from the attic.??????????

Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/25/2021 3:48:00 PM

Thanks so much, Catherine. My mind is somewhat like an attic--a cluttered one! Janice

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/19/2021 3:29:00 PM

Not as long, but just as good as the one written by the late Sylvia Plath.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/22/2021 2:49:00 PM

Really? THANKS so much, Robert. Janice

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/19/2021 12:56:00 PM

Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. A subject we both are familiar with because of life situations. Thanks for dropping by my page with congrats. Sara

Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/22/2021 2:50:00 PM

Thanks, Sara. Janice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2021 2:07:00 PM

thanks for pointing out my mistakes in thst one poem. Really appreciated, Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/18/2021 6:58:00 PM

You're welcome, and thank you, Andrea! Janice :-)