Anniversary Dad Poems

Now he speaks with words so clear,
His aims increase with every year.
He’s growing up with height and grace,
Yet, gives us all the same embrace.
The world...

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Every time my eyes close, I remember.

Once upon a time, we used to be friends, can you remember?

A quick hello would bring joy to each...

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Something happened eleven years ago that was sad.
After he battled Leukemia for many months, I lost Dad.
I thought he'd live longer but he died at...

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Future time traveler looks back one century ago

I exhibit health and virility at one hundred and 
64 years astride planet earth, whereby spouse,
(who remained married...

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Dad steps back into this room.
Today is his birthday,
soon to be his wedding anniversary.
The day before yesterday marked
the date of his engagement.

Yes, this is Dad,...

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October 7th, 2023 upon third anniversary of mine papa's passing...

Death no longer jars, nixes, 
and rattles mine sense and sensibilities
without pride nor prejudice
no matter (even...

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He was my dad but his life came to an end.
He died and I would never see him again.
He perished after months of receiving chemotherapy.
He...

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Now that you walk the earth, 
we await your story dear child

Were you sometimes seated in there 
in a floating dream curving a path 
like...

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Blessed

A blessed man, 
is a man that knows God. 
That is close to Him, 
with every breath of his life. 

A blessed man, 
is one...

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Dad died during his dream. A dream of delaying his 

death, destroying the cancer and deterring  his doom. 

His date with destiny deployed and...

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I remember how much Dad suffered during his final days.
After months of receiving chemotherapy, he passed away.
Regular chemo stopped working so they used a more...

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SEEING through the window, are clouds which move slow or maybe the dozing fellow has decided to recall of the vibrant days as he digs...

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I was not ready to lose you.
But you were taken from me, anyway.

Suddenly.

On a sunny day that started so normally.
Without any sign of the emotional...

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reading passages of mom’s
ten-year old diary
reliving complications
of dad’s last surgery
trips to hospital
her sleepless nights
her tears saved
for crying in the rain

more rain
forecast
tonight



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology...

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For many years, you were our family's breadwinner.
Your money paid for our breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Because of my mental impairment, you continued to support me...

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