Francine Roberts Poet Kimo

I Missed My Father So

My brother stepped up to give me away

   ... as we walked down the aisle

          I missed my father so


When my precious girls walked down the aisle

        on the arm of their father

             my tears were those of joy






according to the PS syllable counter "walked" is 2 syllables, so I adjusted accordingly for Dr. Ram's contest

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Andrea Dietrich April 5, 2011 at 9:39 PM This one was so precious and deserving of a win, Francine. A big Congrats to you.

Carolyn Devonshire April 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM This is so touching, Francine, and I'm delighted to see it get the recognition it deserves. Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest! Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown April 4, 2011 at 6:08 AM Congratulations on your win Francine in the contest "Wedding is one of the special events in marriage" sponsored by Dr. Ram Mehta. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud April 4, 2011 at 2:46 AM francine, best congrats for beng in the winners' halls with this poignant write..:) huggs, nette

Kabuteng P.Ink K. April 3, 2011 at 7:15 PM How wonderful that second kimo of yours brings things together, I'd like to think your dad was there too-- very touching piece --congrats on your win Francine :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 3, 2011 at 6:18 PM Congrats Francine on your fantastic win in the wedding contest.. wonderful words in this piece my friend.. enjoy another sweet success with luv..

John Freeman April 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM You're looking good up there in the top three Francine. Congratulations on your worthy poem's third place honor. Quite true, a touching verse lady. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta April 3, 2011 at 3:11 PM Congratulations on the third place win in my contest, Francine

Dr.Ram Mehta March 29, 2011 at 4:30 AM Thanks for the entry, Francine

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2011 at 12:10 AM That syllable counter is messed up, Francine. I notice it sometimes saying wrong things like that. Anyway, this is just a wonderful kimo, double set of them! I love how you focused on your very own family!

Carrie Richards March 21, 2011 at 3:49 PM This is tender and melancholy, but very sweet!! Good luck, Francine!!

Carolyn Devonshire March 21, 2011 at 3:09 PM This is a very touching remembrance of the role fathers play not only in weddings, but also in our lives. So glad your daughters had a father to walk them down the aisle. My dad was all smiles that day he gave me away. He and mom adored my husband. Surely a different perspective that is bound to be a winner with Dr. Ram. Love, Carolyn

Michael J. Falotico March 21, 2011 at 2:23 PM I so much understand this, Rosanna lost her Dad a year before we married and her brother also stood up and gave her hand to me... Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece.. A winner even without a contest... always with love Michael

Jack Horne March 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM Beautiful poem, Francine. Ours was very low key, as Sue wanted, with just my parents as witnesses, but I really wished my late gran had lived to see it (catalogue of disasters that it was LOL)

Wilma Neels March 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM Francine this is a beautiful write, I reckon your dad was walking with you even though not in person.. Good luck for Dr. Ram's contest