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Father of Three

Father of three
Arthur by name, the arts were his passion
Teacher of accounting, Little League, whistling
Heard on radio performing original children’s stories
Even tempered, steadfast mentor and protector
Raised by an aunt to be the father he never had
Singer, dancer, player of the sax and clarinet

Dad, this Father’s Day I stare at your portrait
And a few teardrops fall again
Your absence is never missed more than on Fathers Day



*May 19, 2021
For L. Milton Hankins “A Tribute to Fathers” contest

Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2021

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/12/2021 2:18:00 PM this is so lovely, Carolyn . I can't believe I never saw it until now. Belated Congrats on your win Login to Reply

Kim Merryman Date: 6/3/2021 7:53:00 PM He sounds like a wonderful man, Carolyn! Your poem is a fitting tribute. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/5/2021 3:56:00 PM He was the best man I have ever known. My husband was a close second. Thanks for reading, Kim!

Eve Roper Date: 6/2/2021 9:42:00 PM Carolyn, congratulations on your win. Enjoyed reading. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3 Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 6/2/2021 7:10:00 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this wondrous tribute to your Dad. Delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you. Login to Reply

L Milton Hankins Date: 6/2/2021 9:17:00 AM Congratulations, Carolyn, for your placement among the winners of my poetry contest. Very deserving! Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/5/2021 3:56:00 PM Thank you, Milton!

Judy Ball Date: 5/25/2021 6:29:00 PM Lovely tribute to a fine man and father. God Bless my friend. JB Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/22/2021 8:10:00 PM Wonderful tribute, Carolyn. Your father overcame a lot in being such a great father without ever having a father himself to model the role for him. ~ gw Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/23/2021 4:42:00 PM When I was growing up, all my friends liked my father. He didn't mind picking up half a dozen students after a school dance and driving each one home. Thanks for your lovely comments!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/22/2021 6:47:00 AM How fortunate for you to have such a wonderful father Carolyn. I loved this beautiful tribute to him. Blessings, Connie xxoo Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/21/2021 9:02:00 PM Wonderful tribute to a wonderful father, Carolyn:) Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/21/2021 9:07:00 AM My dad plays the clarinet. We are missing my Mom. She died last month so I join you in those tears. We hoped she’d be here for Mother’s Day. Heartbreak. Great tribute to your Dad! Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 5/20/2021 1:35:00 PM A beautiful expression of love It's impossible to imagine him as anything but devoted to his children. Login to Reply

Juliet Ligon Date: 5/20/2021 9:50:00 AM Beautiful, personalized tribute. It sounds like he was a wonderful father. Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/20/2021 6:00:00 AM Such a blessing to read and it is a inspiration for sure. God bless you sweet friend, love, Gina Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 5/19/2021 2:27:00 PM Hi Carolyn, It sounds like you had an amazing father. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Rico Leffanta Date: 5/19/2021 12:26:00 PM I liked best your comment, "I was blessed with a remarkable father!" Lucky you! Well done! Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/20/2021 6:53:00 AM Indeed, I was lucky. Thanks for reading, Rico.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 5/19/2021 10:49:00 AM Great memories never go away. I know from experience. Lovely tribute. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/19/2021 11:13:00 AM Thank you for reading, Victor.

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/19/2021 10:09:00 AM Memories are all we have some point in our lives. A touching tribute you wrote my friend. Love for your father illuminates this poem, Carolyn. You have his blessings. All the best. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/19/2021 10:30:00 AM Yes, I hold memories close to my heart. Thanks for your kind comments, Vijay!

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/19/2021 8:44:00 AM Beautiful tribute to your father Carolyn, they live on in your heart and the happy memories that you made. Good luck in the contest Tom Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/19/2021 10:29:00 AM Thanks for reading, Tom. I was blessed with a remarkable father.