For Papa

I grab my box of tissues
As tears roll from my eyes
It would all feel better
If I had said goobye
I was coming to see you
To be there before you passed away
But I didn’t get here in time
And there’s so much I wanted to say.
I wanted to say I love you
And thank you for all you’ve done
Tell you how much you mean to me
And reminisce about all the fun.
You made us eat our veggies
Drink our milk to make us strong
Gave us that look of disappointment
Put us in the corner when we were wrong.
You showed us so much love
Showed us what family was about
Never let us go unwelcome
And never let us pout.
Papa you’re in everyone’s heart
Your voice is in our ears
We’ll keep you in our thoughts and 
prayers
Be our angel & shield us from our fears


In Loving Memory Of John Steven Rihner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 10/11/2012 3:09:00 AM
Lovely dedication Kierstin! It's nice to remember the joy and lessons learnt from our loved ones. Well said!
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Date: 10/6/2012 11:33:00 PM
u made me to feel the presence of my dad near me!! good work KG!!! waitin for your poems further!!
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Date: 10/6/2012 9:29:00 AM
Nice poem! Poetry is a beautiful way to express the write words to ease the soul. Thanks for sharing
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Date: 10/8/2012 7:55:00 PM
Sorry...I meant the right words.
Date: 10/3/2012 8:33:00 AM
lovley poem hope to read more of your work xx davidscott
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Date: 10/2/2012 7:06:00 AM
Lovely poem. A beautifully rhyming sentimental poem of a past loved one.
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Date: 10/1/2012 2:18:00 PM
Very touching poem "Papa" - you write well Kierstin. Welcome to P-Soup, hope you will get much pleasure to share your poems here with us. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/1/2012 1:38:00 PM
Very powerful i know he is an angel watching over you, welcome to the soup
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Date: 10/1/2012 12:51:00 PM
Welcome Kierstin to PoetrySoup. He knows everything you wanted to say dear friend. He watches over you everyday. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/1/2012 12:16:00 PM
Today is the start of a new month and a new week. I am reading what looks to be some exceptional writing today. So glad I was able to read yours Kierstin. Love, Carol
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