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Merry Christmas Dearest Daddy

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12/7/2023 No more am I your sweet little girl... I am far past, brown braids and curls. No shopping now for dolls and toys, Remember when I first liked boys? You drove me to and from school each day. It was not close but a distance away. You made sure my Mary Janes were clean. I wear gold ones now, that happily gleam. Daddy, you sent me to top schools only. I learned God’s law, to never be phony. You taught me top notch manners ,too. We had raucous fun at Brookfield Zoo. You also presented me as a debutante. In your tails, Daddy you were so gallant! In long sequined gown, and white gloves. You and I waltzed as most graceful doves. You later, fell in love with my baby girl. Cradling her in your arms. like a precious pearl. Your grandson, Edward, you never met. But he is named after, you, true kismet. My friends and I you treated like petite queens. Presents were a welcomed, year-round happening. And now, Daddy, I find myself as old as you. But ‘tis not a thing that I rue but just verily true. I will drive to meet you at the Pearly Gates. In your gift, the red convertible, what a fate! A girl could not have had a better Dad! One who loved her, with all in his heart, he had. Merrty Christmas, Daddy,you raised me ridgt. I wish I were in you lap, this very, wintry night!

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2023 10:57:00 AM

So wonderful you got to be a daddy's girl. I wish I had had that. This is such a sweet tribute.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/9/2023 11:39:00 AM

Andrea, it’s always a pleasure to hear from you, You would’ve been my best little girl too. He treated all of us equally.. whatever you need, my dad will get for you. We always had time for children. And adults.. pangie exx

Regina Elliott

Date: 12/9/2023 10:47:00 AM

How very loving a sweet a Christmas poem to your beloved father, Pangie. This was a joyful poem to read. Mazel Tov on your writing! xxxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/9/2023 11:36:00 AM

Regina, thank you. You have been a very bright light in my life. And I am glad I met you. Thank heaven, someone here is not afraid of using a Jewish expression. I think that is plainly superb and extraordinary. I know you have an extraordinary soul.. Thank you so much,Pangie

Elena Eagle

Date: 12/8/2023 7:07:00 PM

This is a truly sweet and loving creation. You have the ability to write beautiful poems.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2023 9:47:00 PM

And you have been a caring daughter of me for many years. Just…like your grandfatther..whum this piem is All about.he cherished you the mibute you were biorn. Love, your Mom, Pangie xxxxx

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 12/8/2023 1:49:00 PM

A splendid verse, Pangie, and your love for your Father really comes through. A father we could all emulate - and we could certainly use more like him in these troubled times - Bob

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2023 2:06:00 PM

Hi Robert and thank you much! From our friendship, I know very well, that you were a loving father, my Dad was a true gentleman, as was his father who came here going through Ellis Island. Not sneaking into the country.. paying cartels tons of money. It was a different world. By that I mean .a sane world.. we live in amoral world.. genocide is a virtue.? Children are fatherless, worse, we think nothing of killing the unborm. Missing my Dad, thank you for commenting. Pangiexxxx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/8/2023 10:12:00 AM

That is one great tribute to your father. Well done.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2023 11:09:00 AM

Dear heart, Victor! I am both hoonored and pkeased with your response …..you would have enjoyed my Father. A giving, fun and hadloving soul. He loved wearing his Borsalino! and doing good to any in need.i have never met such a loving man! Pangiexxxx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/8/2023 3:50:00 AM

A beautiful tribute poem to your dad Pangie, he was a wonderful father… Belle

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2023 4:35:00 AM

Most appreciative, Beryl, of your sweet comments, That’s the pretty clear picture of my father, I wish that you had known him also, Because he loved my friends too, not all fathers are just nice and I realize it, I was just blessed to have so many years. Thank you for your visit, Pangie

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/7/2023 4:03:00 PM

a poignant and touching poem about your dad and your relationship with him. He sounds like a kind and righteous man. I enjoyed the read, dear Pangie. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2023 5:00:00 PM

Ne was always doing nice things for everyone. Even when he was tired.. having his own business, he worked long hard hours, six days a week and yet he found time for everyone. Including his daughter, of course.. I know that not all children are fortunate. I found that out when writing poetry and people would tell me parents were like. I thought everybody was like my Dad. Anyway, Sarah got to live a long life. I insisted on being the lead car at the funeral, and there were many cars.. like a dummy. I stopped at a stoplight.. the funeral director told me to move on. Duh. Dad worked at the cemetery to fix the family plot every week not in winter. A few weeks after he died, I went to the cemetery on my own, and I fed him.. The song he sang to me…” daddy’s little girl” I think you’re familiar with it. He sang it to me many times while I sat in his lap.. the perfect Dad, you bet. Pangie xxx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 12/7/2023 3:47:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to your Dad, nicely written, thanks for sharing! Ed

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2023 3:57:00 PM

I think that you being the first commenter, and having the same first name as my,Father, is both magical and specual. And my grandson., too. Dad was so good to everyone….You made my daiy. I must thank you. Pangiexxxx