Kim Merryman Poet Acrostic

Father's Day

Friendly, charming and loving describe my Dad well.
A man of integrity and pride, I knew I could trust him.
Tennis player extraordinaire, ballroom dancer, history and movie buff,
He was all these and more, so much more.
Even so he had his flaws, but he loved his children.
Restoring old photos and photography were his trade;
Solitude and quiet were what he craved: he was a gentle soul.

Dogs were his best friends: he rescued many, kept a few and they   
           adored him.
A day in June, Two thousand thirteen, he left this earth and me.
Years have passed and I still miss his hugs.

5/16/2021
For L. Milton Hankins  A Tribute to Father's contest

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Eve Roper June 2, 2021 at 9:39 PM Great write , Kim, you had a very special dad. Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed reading. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3 Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:37 PM Thank you, Eve! He wasn't perfect but I knew he loved me.

Beata Agustin June 2, 2021 at 7:09 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this wondrous tribute to your Dad. Delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you. Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:37 PM Thank you so much, Beata!

Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2021 at 11:07 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful/special write. Love It. Have a blessed day................. Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:36 PM Thank you, Paula!

Christuraj Alex June 2, 2021 at 10:53 AM Such a Simple Beautiful Poem Filled with Love. Congratulations! Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 6:36 PM Thank you, Christuraj!

L Milton Hankins June 2, 2021 at 9:16 AM Congratulations, Kim, for your placement in my poetry contest. Kim Merryman June 4, 2021 at 3:57 PM Thank you for my placement, Milton! I appreciate it!

Janice Canerdy May 18, 2021 at 8:14 AM Wonderful, moving tribute to your father, Kim! Janice Kim Merryman May 20, 2021 at 2:43 PM Thank you, Janice!

Quoth Theraven May 18, 2021 at 7:32 AM Kim, A wonder in Acrostic for a man's best day remembered, for a gentle soul. -Richard Kim Merryman May 20, 2021 at 2:43 PM Thank you, Richard!

Victor Buhagiar May 17, 2021 at 2:35 AM When you have a loving father, what can you add but exclaiming that this is a fine tribute. Kim Merryman May 20, 2021 at 2:42 PM Thank you, Victor!

Tom Cunningham May 17, 2021 at 1:49 AM Beautiful tribute to your father Kim, they live on in your heart and memories. Tom Kim Merryman May 20, 2021 at 2:42 PM Yes they do! Thank you, Tom!