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'Traditional Cinquain' ~ Sponsored By: Sotto Poet # 2. "Living without a loved one." After many years, I still miss my dad more than words can say.

Living Without A Loved One

Crying,
you held me tight.
Baby's needs are all met,
I can feel your big loving arms.
Your girl.

Time flies,
growing up fast.
Learning to bike and skate,
homework, dance and driving a car.
My dad.

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Paula Goldsmith

May 8, 2026 at 2:58 PM

"3 Place" ~ "Living Without A Loved One" ~ Date Written:1/22/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet............

Reason A. Poteet

May 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM

We miss them and appreciate them ever the more when they are gone... A special remembrance of your family member - congratulations on a couple of fine cinquains... and the win.

Paula Goldsmith

May 8, 2026 at 2:58 PM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Living Without A Loved One" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many very long years. I have many great memories. Sometimes there are No words just feelings that talk very loud. Yes, we do miss them. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Line Gauthier

February 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Poignant ~ much between the lines ~

Paula Goldsmith

May 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Living Without A Loved One" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many very long years. I have many great memories. Sometimes there are No words just feelings that talk very loud. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Jennifer Proxenos

January 29, 2026 at 9:47 AM

It is very hard accepting the fact that your Dad has gone, he has died and he is so missed, dad,s teach us so much and there is always a close bond between father and daughter as my dad and I had, so I can relate so much to your poem I love it, holding thumbs for a a win. Love and hugs, Jennifer

Paula Goldsmith

January 30, 2026 at 7:23 AM

Linda Alice Fowler

January 27, 2026 at 6:52 AM

Dad's are so special, especially for their "baby girl". Veryprecious write Paula. :)

Paula Goldsmith

January 27, 2026 at 7:34 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be a, Very precious write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. He has been gone many long years now. Seems like yesterday. I have many great memories. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Yann Rolland

January 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM

so touching and precious poetry, merci

Paula Goldsmith

January 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be, so touching and precious poetry. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. He has been gone many long years. I have many great memories. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Karen Croft

January 26, 2026 at 1:55 AM

Beautiful cinquain, loving memories. Best wishes in the contest.

Paula Goldsmith

January 26, 2026 at 8:36 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Also Thanks For Your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be a, Beautiful cinquain. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. He has been gone many long years but I have many great memories. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

CayCay Godwin

January 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM

I may not have visited if I'd known you'd make me cry. I am touched with joy and pain as blessedly wrapped in Daddy memories. Your write poked my heart.

Paula Goldsmith

January 26, 2026 at 8:33 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. So sorry I made you cry. When I saw the contest, this came to me. So True... He has been gone for many years but I have many great memories. Here is a Big Smile for you. "Smile" Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

sara Etgen-Baker

January 24, 2026 at 2:21 PM

oh, what touching words.....you nailed this one! hugs and blessings, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be, touching words. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many long years. I have many great memories. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Daniel Henry Rodgers

January 23, 2026 at 6:32 AM

Dear Paula, This hit me straight in the chest. My mom just passed away last May and I miss her. “Your girl” and then “My dad” said everything with almost no words. I felt the love, the safety, and the loss all at once. Winter Blessings, Paula Daniel

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:21 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Living Without A Loved One" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many very long years. I have many great memories. So very sorry about your mom. Sometimes there are No words just feelings that talk very loud. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Victor Buhagiar

January 23, 2026 at 1:57 AM

Women prefer their dads. As a man, I still think of my sweet mother. Still a lovely poem.

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:15 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be, a lovely poem. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. My dad was my hero. Your were blessed to have a sweet mother. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Ghairo Daniels

January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM

Certainly Paula ! Most Dad’s have big loving arms. Blessings for sharing. X.

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:13 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Living Without A Loved One" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many long years. I have some great memories. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Paige Hind

January 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM

I lost my dad too a few years ago. I am sorry for your loss. Beautiful cinquains

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:11 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be a, Beautiful cinquain. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many long years but I have some great memories. Sorry about your dad. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Joseph May

January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Emotions swirl as we grieve for a loved one

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:09 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Living Without A Loved One" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many long years. Yet sometimes emotions still swirl. I have some great memories. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Sara Kendrick

January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM

Yes, living without a parent/s is not easy. We will miss them in some way everyday until the day we see them again in heaven. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Yann Rolland

January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM

so touching poem, dad always are missing, enjoyed this beautiful penning

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:04 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be, so touching-beautiful penning. That makes me happy. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Tom Cunningham

January 22, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Happy memories Paula , they live in your heart and those precious memories that you have of them. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:02 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Living Without A Loved One" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many long years. I have many great memories and they live on. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Jay Narain

January 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Loved ones will always be missed. Nice poem.

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 11:01 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be a, Nice poem. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many long years but I have some great memories. Yes, ones we love are always missed. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Kim Rodrigues

January 22, 2026 at 8:52 AM

Great you had a loving dad. I remember my dad putting a bike together for me and my brother, in secret, then teaching us to ride. I think my brother’s was leopard and mine had a basket. My mom passed but dad is still here at 88, so I treasure each moment. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 10:58 AM

Joseph P. DiMino

January 22, 2026 at 8:46 AM

Some people are irreplaceable. As time stands still for no one. At least you have the memory. Lovely read.

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 10:51 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Glad you found my "Living Without A Loved One" to be a, Lovely read. Yes, time stands still for no one. I do have many wonderful memories. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Karen Jones

January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Hugs from my heart dear Paula. Hoping that you find comfort in warm memories and the fact that you are a part of Dad’s loving legacy forever! Love never dies. I too miss my dad and wrote Concrete Kiss about him. We press on as they taught us to.

Paula Goldsmith

January 25, 2026 at 10:37 AM

"Thank You" for reading/writing. Also Thanks For Your, very kind words. Glad you enjoyed my "Living Without A Loved One" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. It has been many long years. Yes, I have some great memories and I/we must press on. Sorry about your dad. Be Blessed As You Write Away.................

Paula Goldsmith

January 22, 2026 at 7:54 AM

"Living Without A Loved One" ~ Date Written:1/22/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet............

Living Without A Loved One

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