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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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Date: 6/2/2021 9:39:00 PM
Great write , Kim, you had a very special dad. Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed reading. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3
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Kim Merryman
Date: 6/4/2021 6:37:00 PM
Thank you, Eve! He wasn't perfect but I knew he loved me.
Date: 6/2/2021 7:09:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this wondrous tribute to your Dad. Delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 6/4/2021 6:37:00 PM
Thank you so much, Beata!
Date: 6/2/2021 11:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful/special write. Love It. Have a blessed day.................
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Kim Merryman
Date: 6/4/2021 6:36:00 PM
Thank you, Paula!
Date: 6/2/2021 10:53:00 AM
Such a Simple Beautiful Poem Filled with Love. Congratulations!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 6/4/2021 6:36:00 PM
Thank you, Christuraj!
Date: 6/2/2021 9:16:00 AM
Congratulations, Kim, for your placement in my poetry contest.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 6/4/2021 3:57:00 PM
Thank you for my placement, Milton! I appreciate it!
Date: 5/18/2021 8:14:00 AM
Wonderful, moving tribute to your father, Kim! Janice
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/20/2021 2:43:00 PM
Thank you, Janice!
Date: 5/18/2021 7:32:00 AM
Kim, A wonder in Acrostic for a man's best day remembered, for a gentle soul. -Richard
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/20/2021 2:43:00 PM
Thank you, Richard!
Date: 5/17/2021 2:35:00 AM
When you have a loving father, what can you add but exclaiming that this is a fine tribute.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/20/2021 2:42:00 PM
Thank you, Victor!
Date: 5/17/2021 1:49:00 AM
Beautiful tribute to your father Kim, they live on in your heart and memories. Tom
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/20/2021 2:42:00 PM
Yes they do! Thank you, Tom!

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