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Goodbye Dad

Quote By Poet: "Tears are rain from the eyes."
When the phone rings, it is 1:30 AM. A doctor saying, your dad is gone. How did I manage to say, thanks for your call?  Tears filled my eyes and face, my dad is gone but how could that be?
My hero of a man, who left his home~family~to fight a war. A dad who took the time, to help with homework. His wisdom was everlasting, "a winner never quits and a quitter never wins."  
My memories drift off, to a great man and dad. One who loved his, family and country. Where the beach would find him, fishing the blue sea. He was called friend, because he was a friend to all.

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Date: 8/8/2024 10:44:00 AM
Brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry for your loss, Paula. I hope you find your father in heaven. Stay strong, friend <3
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Date: 8/7/2024 1:33:00 PM
Paula, congratulations on your win in my contest with this emotional and wonderful elegy poem, I liked it a lot, well done, loved the quote too, Constance
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/7/2024 9:05:00 PM
Thank You for your note and for your congratulations. Glad you liked it a lot/loved my quote. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. A true story from many, many years ago. I still miss him. Thank You for your wonderful placement. I enjoyed writing it for your contest. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/24/2024 7:39:00 AM
I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost your dad my dear poet friend. I've lost mine too on the year 2011 and it really hurt. This is an excellent poem my dear poet friend Paula. I enjoyed reading it tonight. Big congrats on your first win! God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/24/2024 8:07:00 AM
Thank You for your note and for your congratulations. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. This was many, many years ago. I still miss him. Sorry about your dad. So glad to see you here. Hope you are OK. I have missed you. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/23/2024 6:39:00 PM
Your poems on your dad is very powerful. I had read a couple of your poems on dad theme . They are, indeed, very grand. Congratulations!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/24/2024 8:04:00 AM
Thank You for your note and for your congratulations. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. This was many years ago. Thanks for your kind words... Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/23/2024 10:00:00 AM
Well done for your No One placement, my friend.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/23/2024 2:09:00 PM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. This was many, many years ago. I still miss him. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/23/2024 9:29:00 AM
"1 Place" ~ Goodbye Dad ~ Date Written:7/14/2024 ~ It is true....
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Date: 7/20/2024 3:58:00 PM
What an emotive write. Your dad sounds like a hero to me. It's hard to say goodbye, but the memories keep our loved ones alive as does this tribute poem to your dad. Blessings
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/21/2024 12:02:00 PM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. It was many years ago this took place. Yes, the memories help. I still miss him so much. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/20/2024 10:19:00 AM
Tears ran down my cheeks reading this emotional sad poem,yet how beautifully you tell us all about your dad dear Paula. What a good man he sounds as if he was and how much of himself he gave to his family, may he be peaceful in Gods heavens. My dad was also my hero, we lost him in his mid sixties to cancer of the bronchial tubes, smoked a pipe all his life. May God give you and your family all the strength you need at present, i will think of you often my friend, love and blessings Jennifer.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/21/2024 12:00:00 PM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. This was many, many years ago but sometimes feels like today. I know you understand how I feel. I am sorry about your dad... Life is Not always easy. They both must be in heaven. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away...................
Date: 7/17/2024 10:02:00 PM
I get happy when I see beautiful notes and tributes to a father. no loss is explainable regardless of their age. their love and care are all we need and remember. I wish I could write something good about my dad. cheers, Paula.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/18/2024 9:22:00 AM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. It was many years ago this took place. I still miss him so much. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/17/2024 8:45:00 AM
Paula, such. a beautiful hear felt tribute to your Dad. His love will always be with you. may you have peace and healing=Warren
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/17/2024 10:48:00 AM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. This was many years ago. It took years to find peace/healing. I still miss him so much but I know he is in heaven. I can't wait to see him again. He is the first person I want to see. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/16/2024 7:32:00 PM
My eyes were tearing up just reading your heartfelt tribute to your Dad, Paula. May he rest in peace, and guide you from above. ~ Gershon
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/17/2024 10:42:00 AM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. This was many years ago but sometimes feels like today. I still miss him so much. A dad is very important to a child. Thank You for your wonderful comment. Sorry this one was not a funny one. It is true.... Have a blessed day writing away...................
Date: 7/15/2024 9:26:00 PM
A beautiful poem, made poignant by the fond memories of your Dad who departed to his Heavenly Kingdom. Reading this I couldn't help thinking of my father and tears welled in my eyes. Parents are so precious. As we age, we think more of them.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/16/2024 11:13:00 AM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. Glad you found my write to be A beautiful poem. Yes, Parents are so precious at any age but greater as we age. I did not mean to bring you tears. I wrote this in tears. It has been many years. I still miss him so much. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/15/2024 9:08:00 PM
Beautiful imagery, fishing the blue sea, your dad would have loved this tribute to him I am sure of it, poetess. Enjoyed it very much! xhugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/16/2024 11:09:00 AM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. Glad you found my write to have Beautiful imagery. You are right, he would have loved this tribute to him. So glad you enjoyed it very much.... Have a blessed day writing away...................
Date: 7/15/2024 2:04:00 PM
I too miss my dad as he has been gone for several years. Good job with this poem.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/15/2024 2:23:00 PM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. Glad you found my write to be a Good job. Somethings time cannot help. Sorry about your dad. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/15/2024 12:47:00 PM
It is always hard to say goodbye and even if the loss is in the past or recent it can still bring tears to the eyes. I still get moments where I break down and cry. love phyl
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/15/2024 2:21:00 PM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. Somethings time cannot help. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/15/2024 10:07:00 AM
If this was your father, I'm sorry you lost him. Your poem brought his living image to my mind. You are blessed.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/15/2024 10:50:00 AM
Thank You for your note. It was very hard to say Goodbye to my dad. This was many years ago but feels like yesterday. Some things one never gets over. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/14/2024 7:29:00 PM
This is heartfelt and simply beautiful.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/15/2024 10:48:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my write to be heartfelt and simply beautiful. It was hard to write. This was many years ago. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/14/2024 6:26:00 PM
Beautiful tribute to your dad.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/15/2024 10:46:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my write to be a Beautiful tribute. This was many years ago but feels like yesterday. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/14/2024 4:36:00 PM
so poignant expressed...my dad passed on too and he fought in ww2...wonderful homage,paula
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/15/2024 10:45:00 AM
Thank You for your note. Glad you found my write to be so poignant expressed/wonderful homage. It is hard to say Goodbye. This was many years ago but feels like yesterday. Sorry about your dad. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/14/2024 4:20:00 PM
How do we say goodbye…three years later my mom’s still gone. Sorry for your loss!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/15/2024 10:41:00 AM
Thank You for your note. It is hard to say Goodbye. This was many years ago but feels like yesterday. Sorry about your mom. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Date: 7/14/2024 1:35:00 PM
Goodbye Dad ~ Date Written:7/14/2024 ~ It is true.... 
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