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Father's Day

Footprints left on the shores of my life - my father’s,
Amazingly strong to offer refuge and protect shelterless,
Truly compassionate to unfortunate fellow men,
Hard work inspired many to rise above their misfortunes,
Embraced nature and enjoyed company of children,
Reached life's goals with sheer determination, and courage,
Sky's the limit for a man of indomitable spirit and bravery,

Daunting many adverse situations being calm and decisive,
A doting father, a visionary - remembered with immense love and pride,
             Yet missed each and every day !  



                                               May 12, 2021
                            " A Tribute To Fathers" Poetry Contest
                                     Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins

Copyright © Malabika Ray Choudhury | Year Posted 2021

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JCB Brul Date: 5/14/2021 5:33:00 PM An excellent tribute to your loving father. He was such a lucky father having a loving a daughter and vice versa. Best wishes in the contest. Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 5/13/2021 10:53:00 PM A wonderful and praiseworthy tribute to your father, Mala:) thank you for my placement in your contest:) Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/14/2021 6:00:00 AM Thank You, Dear Friend. Really appreciate your comment. You are a great poet, your placement is well-deserved. BW ~ Mala

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/13/2021 5:58:00 AM What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I’m sure he is smiling down in you. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/13/2021 8:29:00 AM Thank you, Rick. I was his pride - although I might not be worthy of that. I was fortunate to have him as a father. BW ~ Mala

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/13/2021 5:14:00 AM Sweet sentiments--in this heartfelt tribute! Well done, Mala. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/13/2021 8:26:00 AM Thanks, Vijay. He was my hero, and always will be - strong as well as kind. BW ~ Mala

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/13/2021 4:23:00 AM Lovely verse and vision... Your praise shares the light of a wonderful soul. God bless you always - Love, Gina Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/13/2021 8:25:00 AM Thank you, Gina. Yes, he was a wonderful soul. Blessings ~ Mala

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/12/2021 10:19:00 PM It sounds like a most lovely man he was! A fine tribute! Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/13/2021 8:25:00 AM Thanks, Andrea. Yes, he was a strong as well as a kind man - very handsome too! Love ~ Mala