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Lessons

You taught me how to
     love and laugh
You taught me how to
          cry
You taught me how to
     Stand my ground
You taught me not to
          lie
You taught me how to
     follow my heart
You taught me how to
      Take pride
You taught me how to
     be prepared
You gave me wings to
          fly
But Daddy you forgot to
     teach me
how to say
          goodbye.

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Jon Arno

Date: 5/22/2017 6:16:00 PM

A beautiful work...Tender yet sad...Great job on this fine piece. Best regards, Jon

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 5/22/2017 6:50:00 PM

Thank you Jon. I appreciate your commenting for me.

Rainbow Promise

Date: 6/19/2016 9:45:00 PM

A very touching poem. Confirms that "parting is hard." A 7.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/16/2016 1:48:00 AM

Love it .

Ralph Taylor

Date: 6/24/2012 2:00:00 PM

Congrats on a well written, well deserved win, Trudy. Beautiful piece. Great tribute. Kudos. hug Ralp

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/26/2012 1:56:00 PM

Thank you Ralph.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/23/2012 7:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "father & beyond" contest Trudy. Love, Carol

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/26/2012 1:56:00 PM

Thank you very much!

Jonas L. Rozario

Date: 6/21/2012 9:52:00 AM

Your poem just made me realize that I should cherish every single moment I spend with my dad 'cuz someday I gotta learn to say good bye too...such a heartfelt poem, thanks for sharing.

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/26/2012 1:55:00 PM

Treasure every moment Jonas...every moment...thank you for beautiful comment.

Elliott Bowe The Drunken Poet

Date: 6/21/2012 5:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win!!!!

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/26/2012 1:55:00 PM

Thank you!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 6/21/2012 5:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Trudy xx

David Williams

Date: 6/21/2012 3:00:00 AM

Trudy congrats on your excellent win..David

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/26/2012 1:54:00 PM

Thank you David. ::smiles::

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/20/2012 9:52:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Trudy! Your poem is such a heartfelt, beautiful write. I, too, had to say goodbye to my dad but in my heart, I say until we see each other again. Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/26/2012 1:53:00 PM

It's never easy, Thank you for your wonderful comment.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/20/2012 9:41:00 PM

Trudy, I don't know why you want to break my heart... this is one of the most saddest poems, besides a few of my own'' i've ever read... Congratulations.. It was very hard holding back the tears.. Besides making this a number #1 for my father contest.. I'm adding this to my favorites poems. wow! wow! I have been touched by many poems, but this one ... WOW! God bless you,,, LINDA

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/20/2012 9:45:00 PM

It's my experience that you should never hold back the tears when you are moved or touched by anything or anyone. You honor me with your tears and your making this one of your favorites, the win is icing on the cake ~ Thank you~ !!! ~Trudy~

Eric Nolan

Date: 11/25/2009 2:46:00 PM

Very good Trudy, I liked this very much. Blunt and to the point, well done.

Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 6/26/2012 1:52:00 PM

Thank you Eric.

Jared Pickett

Date: 11/25/2009 10:23:00 AM

This is an excellent poem here friend...Well worth the feature.....:JP]

Janette Fisher

Date: 11/25/2009 9:54:00 AM

Trudy - congrats on your poem being featured this week. Rgds Janette

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 11/23/2009 7:36:00 PM

Interesting poem. Congratulations on your being featured this week. Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Iolanda

James Fraser

Date: 11/23/2009 11:49:00 AM

Many congratulations on your poetry being shared with us this week Trudy >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/23/2009 8:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Trudy. Love, Carol

Anthony Nutter

Date: 11/23/2009 3:04:00 AM

Excellent write and well deserving selection for being featured this week. Best wishes and keep writing. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/22/2009 5:44:00 PM

So touching this sweet poem....still makes me cry! Congratulations on being featured this week Trudy! ~ Carrie

Date: 11/22/2009 5:41:00 PM

The emotion comes through this heartfelt poem. Sounds like a wonderful father to me. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen