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I Wish I Had Told Him

I wish that I had told him. I wonder if he knew how much his daughter loved him, ere she bade him sad adieu. I took his sacrifice for granted, laid his love upon the shelf. I thought not of what he’d done for me but only of selfish self. Heavenly Father, will you find him? Will you seek him out up there? Will you tell how much I loved him and will forever care? On this earth, Dear Heavenly Father, he was second unto none, I just can’t wait to tell him so until my race down here is run. I am so very sorry that I left those words unsaid. Now each night I thank You for him on my knees beside my bed. So to you, each well loved daughter, and each proud and manly son, don’t forget to thank your parents for the good things they have done. I’m sorry that I didn’t tell him before it was too late. It is hard to send my words from here up through that golden gate. If I could, I’d tell my daddy everything he meant to me, and that I’ve never known another man as unselfish and kind as he. By: Joyce Johnson 8/7/11 in honor of my daddy. won no. 6

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Date: 9/11/2011 9:01:00 AM
An emotion driven and heartfelt write Joyce, I am sure your dad felt the love with every word as you wrote this gem.. Congratulations on your win, love Wilma
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Date: 9/10/2011 4:42:00 PM
Tears streaming here as I read on to the last line Joyce. Very moving write my friend. Congratulations on your placement in Michael's contest. Have another creative day filled with blessings. CR
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Date: 9/10/2011 1:22:00 PM
Congrats on your win....I think at some point we all take for granted our parents and the sacrifices they make for us. Take care............. George
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Date: 9/10/2011 8:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/10/2011 3:28:00 AM
After my mom died young, our family became more expressive with their love. This is a very touching poem, Joyce, and I am sure your father knows how special he was to you. Congratulations on your win in Michael's contest and thanks for your kind words on my entry. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/9/2011 6:41:00 PM
CONGRATS JOYCE ON YOUR SPLENDID WIN WITH THESE DEEPLY MOVING WORDS OF CREATIVE POETRY MY FRIEND... ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO READ..LUV..
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Date: 9/9/2011 4:53:00 PM
Congrats my dear Joyce on your lovely win in my contest .... always Michael
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Date: 9/8/2011 6:09:00 AM
Joyce , this is really touching, well done, thanks for commenting on my poem, tar snake is a new road going through the fields and woolly jumpers are sheep! there is a farm across from me..David
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Date: 9/8/2011 2:22:00 AM
This is truly beautiful. Your words really touched me. I am fortunate to still have my daddy, and I am going to make sure to tell him just how much I do love him. Thank you for writing such a touching and heartfelt poem. I believe your feelings for your father are strong enough to reach him. Love, Michelle xo
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