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To the father I chose

I sit at the foot of your bed while all others pray— As you fall this dark December night slowly away— I wish that you be carried by stars of bright heavens light Showing beyond certainty, you leave this world more right You are the grandfather; my children deserved, a gift to them that you have overwhelming served. I am humbled before you at the foot of your bed, I'm happy to offer, every, single, tear that I've shed even more over, I wish my heart was dying instead So hear this message, I said it clearly before you went on your way You're the father I chose; over your life, I hope that love, I did convey

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Date: 12/30/2024 4:02:00 PM
Beautiful elegy AS. I did a tribute to my dad a while ago, though the emotions were entirely different. Hope you're well
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Anonomus Scorpio
Date: 12/31/2024 6:56:00 AM
I wish he would have been my father, he was a good man. He was a wonderful grandfather to my children, the only one they will ever truly know. Thank you Tom, for all of the kindness. A.S.
Date: 12/28/2024 4:26:00 PM
What a sweet poem - <3 how could it not be treasured?
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Date: 12/28/2024 6:55:00 PM
The dead do not have the ability unfortunately... he was the last father figure I will ever know... It sucks getting old, all your loved ones, die. A.S.

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