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Down at the creek The sun rises magenta Against cobalt With a strange sandy-grey glow above Here out on the porch The symphony of doves Contrast against mockingbirds And several other songbirds of morn So happy Are the tunes of early morn The crows come to life Somewhere off in the distance The uncaged bird sings Because he defends his territory Because he lets others know he's there Because he has a mate and family or he is looking for one Today we celebrate Father's Day to let them know we Appreciate Love and Admire them We've celebrated Twice already I treated my husband To his favorite meal Our daughter treated him on another day And now We will meet with the whole family For a homecooked meal And enjoy a visit We'll come home exhausted Plop in our recliners There we will stay for a while My husband will sleep like a log for 1 to 3 hours I might drop off for a few minutes or maybe up to an hour Strange How a nap no longer energizes Just keeps us from getting beyond going The head of the clan has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease Which can lead to death Of course, Today there are better treatments Life can continue longer And be lived better Which we hope for is the best

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Jack Horne

Date: 6/22/2024 6:31:00 AM

sad and thoughtful write here, my friend, but yes, taking pleasure from life's little blessings can keep us going, for sure

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/22/2024 4:13:00 PM

If it weren't for the small things, I would not have much to look forward to. Thanks for the kind words. Sara K

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 6/21/2024 2:16:00 PM

HI Sara: Sorry you hubby has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. This aging business is for the birds.....and in your case you take some solace with their presence in Nature. Keeping your immune systems strong is the best defense with illness, Hugs, SuZ

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/21/2024 2:55:00 PM

Yes, I think trying to eat right, sleep enough and enjoy life helps to keep us healthy but sometimes we miss some of those things in our lives. Thanks for the visit and nice review of my work. Sara K

Valsa George

Date: 6/20/2024 8:44:00 PM

This is a beautiful poem celebrating the Fathers day. Glad to know that you made it a grand affair with the entire family. Sorry to hear that your husband is suspected of Parkinson's disease. My father had it, but he lived long. Stay positive, dear Sara.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/21/2024 7:15:00 AM

Valsa, I have known a few people who had it and lived quite a long time, so it is not a death sentence. Thanks for dropping by. Sara K

Duke Beaufort

Date: 6/20/2024 6:13:00 PM

Sara, sorry to hear about the Parkinson's disease. My dad eventually succumbed to it. Sounds like you and your family are enjoying each day including all the bird chatter. I'm wishing you the best of fortune!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/21/2024 7:14:00 AM

Thank you, Duke. He seems to be doing good as far as I can tell. I think the medicine is helping him. Sara K

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 6/19/2024 12:37:00 AM

This is an awesome Father’s Day piece enjoyed reading your work here many blessings prayers for comfort and healing

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/19/2024 3:36:00 AM

Why, thank you, Yolanda. I appreciate your visit. Sara K

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 6/18/2024 2:10:00 AM

Dear Sara, This is a wonderful Father's Day poem and I am deeply sorry to hear of your husband being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. My dad had it in later years. I hope it's not the aggressive type and that his doctor's and you as his loving advocate can slow it down..

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/18/2024 6:37:00 AM

Thanks for the information, Nancy. If it is Parkinson's disease, I don't think it is the fast kind because he has had the shaking of his hands for some time now. I thought it was something that he inherited from his mother and what she had might have been a form of Parkinson's Disease, but the doctor said Alzheimer's Disease. Anyway, it will all work out. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/17/2024 1:29:00 PM

What a lovely Father's Day write with a great picture. So sorry about your husband. I know it is hard. Being thankful/positive every day is very important. You are in my prayers... Have a blessed day writing away...........................

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/17/2024 1:44:00 PM

Paula, I did not get any writing done today, but I got some food cooked from items from the garden. We were well fed anyway. thanks for the visit. Sara K

Ink Empress

Date: 6/17/2024 7:28:00 AM

How beautiful and descriptive is this fathers day poem , which makes me think, that despite the news of being diagnosed for your husband, you choose to stay positive and see light! This Is just beautiful! And i send you light today and always! Pleasure reading your work always

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/17/2024 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, IE. I appreciate the kind review. My mother always said be positive in every way in life that you can so that when really big hurdles come you can be prepared to handle them with less stress. Sara K

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 6/17/2024 4:54:00 AM

A touchingly beautiful poem, Sara. Sending prayers your way, for you and your loved one whose Ill. Have a great new week ahead, Zyrool.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 6/17/2024 8:53:00 AM

Thank you, Zyrool. I hope this week brings joy your way as well. Sara K