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Dad's Toolbench

In the garage there stands a bench With many kinds of tools He organized them tirelessly For many hours at a time He had a place for everything A slot, a circle cut, a drawer The wood on top had many cuts From battles and other wars He kept the bench impeccable Knew every place his tools should go Designed his own space and his rules If you take, you must replace, It goes where it belongs In better condition than you got, These were the words he told

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/29/2013 5:09:00 PM
how interesting. I just read what you said to me when I commented on this one before. Your dad had dementia and died ten years ago. My stepdad had it too and died about 8 years ago! he also loved his tools and working outside. Congrats on the win. For me this one is one of the best entries.
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Date: 3/28/2013 10:20:00 PM
Jenifer, I'm stopping by to say hi, and wish you an early Happy Easter, just in case I don't have time to stop by in the next few days. take care and have yourself a good one~ Always & Forever *LINDA"
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Date: 3/28/2013 3:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Jennifer xx
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Date: 3/27/2013 8:23:00 PM
Of all the Bench poems..this was one I would never have thought of. Clever!Congrats. BG
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Date: 3/27/2013 5:32:00 PM
Congrats Jennifer....Donna
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Date: 3/27/2013 5:07:00 PM
He also had a teaching tool tucked away on that bench. congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/20/2013 7:54:00 PM
And I thought I was the only one that did that lol. Us men love our tools lol. Good luck in the contest Jennifer. Thank you for looking in on mine. Take care, Regards Richard
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Date: 3/20/2013 12:54:00 PM
Hello Jenifer, your poem is perfect and worth a thousand images. Your dad seems well organized and holds everything near his precious mind and heart with the comfort only he knows of, in a mans place for every occasion. A man and his tool box means more than well ever know.... your poem was amazing and in way, holds great sentimental value to know such a man. always~ LINDA
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Date: 3/20/2013 8:58:00 PM
Jenifer, that is a good and lovely idea... a hear warming feeling,,, thank you for sharing...
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Date: 3/20/2013 1:00:00 PM
Thank you so much Linda. He was such a great mind. Ten years gone this year and still my heart mourns. My brother read and wants me to laminate over his tool bench. I think I will.
Date: 3/19/2013 11:36:00 PM
jennifer, this is very nice and nostalgic. it leaves me wanting to know more about him!!
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Date: 3/20/2013 1:02:00 PM
Andrea, I'm sure I will write more of him, still after losing him almost ten years ago it is so raw yet. His death was painful for all. He suffered with a rare dementia and it was difficult to say the least.

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