Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

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 March 18, 2019 at 4:41 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 March 19, 2019 at 12:32 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 March 15, 2019 at 7:33 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 March 16, 2019 at 1:20 AM Thank you Debjani. I appreciate your lovely comment.

Sheri Fresonke Harper March 15, 2019 at 4:31 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 March 16, 2019 at 1:21 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 March 15, 2019 at 3:00 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 March 15, 2019 at 3:01 PM Thank you Ann. They are/were remarkable.

Line Gauthier March 15, 2019 at 9:46 AM A lovely tribute to both your parents, Caren. A lovely poem. Caren Krutsinger March 15, 2019 at 3:01 PM Thank you Line. I appreciate your stop by on my Daddy's birthday.