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Hey Dad

HEY DAD My dad and I were always close, As he passed by he’d pinch my nose, I always looked upon him with pride, His tender nature he could not hide. He had many friends and no foes He used to love teasing me And tickling my toes! An army man, he was most of his life, Posted to many countries with his Child and wife, His stars and medals he deservedly wore, A committed army officer to the core, I know he’s happy I followed my grand-fathers cue, And quite delighted that I’m Writing poetry too, My father showed his love, With his every pore, And I know he would encourage Me to write more, and more. He always wanted me to join a group, Hope he knows I am with poetry soup!

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Charles Messina

Date: 12/1/2018 6:37:00 AM

I'm sure your dad knows Jennifer, and would be and is very proud of you. A wonderful tribute to your dad, may he rest in peace and a thank you to him for serving. Happy Holidays and blessings. Charlie

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 12/1/2018 11:17:00 AM

Thank-you for a really wonderful comment Charles, and a special thank-you that you thanked him for serving. The two of us had a close bond and when we lost him, I was devastated, but his character, loving nature and looks live on in his grandson! A Blessed Christmas to you and yours Charles. Best wishes, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/30/2018 9:27:00 PM

this is SO nice. I am glad you joined up and your dad would be SO proud.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 12/1/2018 11:19:00 AM

Hi Andrea, I can't imagine life with Poetry Soup now. Thank-you for your lovely comment. xoxo, Jennifer

Honestly J.T.

Date: 11/30/2018 12:06:00 PM

Nice poem -JT

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/30/2018 1:20:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by JT, glad you enjoyed. Best wishes Jennifer.

Date: 11/30/2018 7:47:00 AM

What a fabulous, awe inspiring poem about your Dad. I definitely know he is bragging about his daughter's poems in Heaven. He can be a proud Dad to have a daughter that has pushed boundaries and found her love for writing poems that are touching hundreds of people. Kim

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/30/2018 1:24:00 PM

Thank-you Kim for a heartfelt wonderful comment. I hope he is, because he was definitely an inspiration not only for my writing poetry but also for studying for my degrees . He was an awesome father and we were very close. xoxo, Jennifer

Chris Green

Date: 11/29/2018 1:09:00 PM

Hi Jennifer. I figure if I am going to whine about it and you are nice enough to comment on my poem, I might as well practice what I preach and come read you. This was wonderful and I love hearing about the relationship between you and your father. And I will bet he knows you are on soup and he is smiling because of all the new friends you have made and the wonderful poetry you are writing.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 1:39:00 PM

Hi Chris, I'm glad you visited Chris, you write amazing poetry . Hope poetry soups readers flood your computer with comments. Thankyou for comment, my dad and I had a very special relationship. He always read my poetry and was the first person to read my first poem - sadly I have lost it. Best wishes, Jennifer

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/29/2018 10:23:00 AM

Tenderly written with love and respect for your father, Jennifer. Of course he approves of the way you express and share your feelings in poetry. My father was much like yours, so I really relate to the feelings you expressed so beautifully. Hugs, Carolyn

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 11:41:00 AM

Thank-you Carolyn, glad our father both encouraged us with our poetry, as here we are today, commenting on each others poems, seems they wanted us to communicate! A heart-felt comment,from a fellow poetess whom I greatly respect! xoxo, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/29/2018 9:31:00 AM

This is such a lovely tribute to your father, Jennifer. A case of mutual love and appreciation. Indeed, he still watches over you and looks with pride at your endeavours. ~ Warm regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 11:35:00 AM

Thank-you Paul I hope so. My son Ricky is so much like his grandfather, more than his biological father, and he has my fathers character traits as well! Love your comment. warm regards, Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 11/29/2018 3:59:00 AM

How beautiful to show pride, recognition, veneration, Love.. to the most valuable souls that ever dwell in our very hearts and minds.. Emotive, impressive, touching words of art and beauty.. proud and blessed as you are dearest Jennifer, having the seeds of so treasured and grand a soul, your precious Dad! May God bless his soul.. A FAV. Warmest wishes. Love and hugs.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 8:45:00 AM

Hello my new and good friend, I feel I have been communicating with you all my life! Most of us are and were blessed to have the parents we had and have, but how many children, in war torn countries, have been ripped away from their parents and how many parents who are alcoholics or abusing and using drugs do not even know that they have children as their are continuously high! I have written a poem about a young girl who is a drug, user and abuser, but just have to edit it again. God bless, xoxo, Jennifer.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/28/2018 3:55:00 PM

Army life certainly requires the ability to quickly adapt - at nearly everything, so he clearly did well by you! Aloha! Rico

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 1:48:00 AM

Hi Limerick man Rico, I'm proud of my 5o% English heritage because of my dad and because that he was always such a darling dad to me. Thank-you for your comments, always, Yasou, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/28/2018 3:12:00 PM

A lovely tribute to your dad Jennifer. And like others have said he would be very proud of you. Hope you're well. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 1:41:00 AM

Hi Tom, I remember if we ever went to any formal functions (My mum,dad and I) he would always say the the first dance is with my daughter so that I can show her off - I loved him so much and it broke my heart when he died! Best wishes, Jennifer

Paul Bell

Date: 11/28/2018 2:34:00 PM

Think dad would be proud of this. It marches along quite nicely.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 1:36:00 AM

Hi Paul, Thank you for comment - have we met before, if not, nice to have met you! I Hope he comes marching for me when my time comes, but not for a very long time yet, have so my things to do on earth still! Best wishes Jennifer

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/28/2018 2:20:00 PM

Jennifer, he knows, and he is running around there like mad today showing off his daughter's poetry. They are all cheering like mad, toasting you with happy drinks, and tickling each other's toes.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 1:24:00 AM

Thank-you Karen, You always make me laugh either with your comments of with some of you more frivolous poems - you have missed your vocation, you would have millions being a comedian on stage. you are naturally witty! thank-you and take care, xoxo, Jennifer

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/28/2018 2:11:00 PM

I can't imagine that any Dad could be prouder of his daughter than your Dad is of you---just as you are, rightly!, so proud of him. Gosh, I'm insanely jealous (but in a positive way). Wonderful tribute, Jennifer! :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/29/2018 1:21:00 AM

Hi Gershon, I loved your comment - thank-you Gershon. He was a very special dad, and for the first couple of years until I started school I was the son he never had, but things reversed themselves around very quickly when I began my schooling, and he was the first parent to give in to any of my girly requests! Best wishes always, Jennifer.