May 30, 2026, Entered In The Contest, "Father" Sponsor, Silent One ~ 2nd Place
My Dad - 1930
"You showed me the courage and strength to achieve all things- I hope you are proud." by Poet A simple man was he, one child of ten, who lived and worked the farm with family. But stardust fell on him, time and again, he hid away to read his books to see what life could offer him, and he'd give back, if he would leave the farm to chase his star with talents that would keep his dreams on track. And so he left to raise his future’s bar. Concerned for family and what he’d done- one son of three now gone, and only two remained to work the land beneath the sun; but still, he followed stardust trails anew. No school beyond eighth grade, he still pursued production of the tube-based radio, in nineteen-thirty, when its parts were crude yet intricate- and he became a pro. The stardust led him to a higher plane whereby in time he owned a factory; employed so many workers who would gain good living in a time of poverty. Oh, Dad, you hushed the stars- you did not fail. With inner strength, you followed their bright glow, to choose this path, which led you to prevail and help so many people live and grow. This gift of courage you have offered me to follow and make use of dreams to share; to let our stardust paths lead on to free the will to seek the best on this life’s stair.
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