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My Daddy Is In Heaven

My Daddy is in heaven, Yet he is here too My Daddy was the fun one. The one who could play My Daddy is in heaven. I have no time to miss him, Keeping myself busy In his honor He was the kind of man who Always had a new hobby, A new passion, a new pastime. He knew how to entertain himself. I get this from both of my parents. My mother is still here, entertaining herself Daily, holding exercise classes for ninety-year olds, Delivering packages, delivering Meals on Wheels I am lucky. My parents taught me the joy Of giving to others, of living my bliss Of developing new hobbies and talents, of living my joy. Happy birthday Daddy!

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/18/2019 4:41:00 PM

Caren, it's so obvious to us who read you, that you are a "Joy Giver" here at Poetry Soup. I here-by present you with that auspicious recognition. You learned well from your parents. I will use you for a role model, if that's OK with you? God Bless....Love, Panagiota

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/19/2019 12:32:00 AM

Thank you so much Panagiota. I do try, for it is the best way out of boxes I sometimes throw myself into.

Debjani Mitra

Date: 3/15/2019 7:33:00 PM

Hi Caren, this is such a soothing piece.. simple words sometimes can convey the strongest feelings, esp so many of us for whom one or both parents are no more,.. Your parents must be so fortunate... to have adoring children

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/16/2019 1:20:00 AM

Thank you Debjani. I appreciate your lovely comment.

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 3/15/2019 4:31:00 PM

Mine is too, so you make me feel sad at the loss but you share all good things. My condolences, but this is a lovely poem.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/16/2019 1:21:00 AM

Ah, I will never miss my father. He visits often, and I have his red flannel shirt. I take a sniff of it if I miss him, which I never do as I have his face, and my grandson has all of his expressions.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 3/15/2019 3:00:00 PM

Wow such wonderful parents Caren and you too are now giving to all who love and meet you. Such a precious legacy to pass on. Happy Birthday to your Daddy, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/15/2019 3:01:00 PM

Thank you Ann. They are/were remarkable.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/15/2019 9:46:00 AM

A lovely tribute to both your parents, Caren. A lovely poem.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/15/2019 3:01:00 PM

Thank you Line. I appreciate your stop by on my Daddy's birthday.