April Dad Poems

January 13th 2024 - Happy Lxv-th birthday Matthew Scott Harris

date of conception:?  ~ Late March – mid April 1958.
date of parturition: January xiii, mcmlix.
date...

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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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Remember
when I was in third grade,
my first “pas seul” in basic ballet.
Off stage, I was nervous, blinded by the spotlights.
I had learned my routine like...

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Smooth jazz playing
 on my car radio.
Finding myself reluctantly 
bobbing my head along
to the constant rhythm 
of the mild funk.
Reminding me of 
long car rides...

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Addiction takes on many disguises
You feel left alone with your own vices
Yet, you don’t think there is a problem
Which is the problem you can’t see
Once...

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Written April 14, 2017


It's easy to fall in love
Even easier to break apart
I've been trying for six long years
To mend this broken heart

You used to...

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A sleeping giant, boom boom boom,
Lives in my home, next to my room.
At night he snores so very bad,
By daylight he's me bestest dad.

Goes up...

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When we add a memory to our life…of a special moment…a special day…how can we ensure that memory will live on…that it will not fade...

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Sorrow is the outcome of sheer human weakness, and your brain is your most potent weapon.( By Poet)


Frost flaring fain azures 
bloodshed still happening
deep yarns...

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Earlier today April 4th, 2022,
which supersedes bald faced headlines 
pointing finger and 
Putin blame for Bucha killings
squarely on head & shoulders
of Russian autocrat, née
yours truly...

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Ever heard of the beautiful Ohio?
The writer in me wants you to know -
River life has its anecdotes
My granny, a German immigrant,
mastered that river in...

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She smiles and laughs with delight
When daddy squeezes her so tight
Excitement glows upon her face
Expressing pleasure at his embrace
This world is her happy place

Joyous enthusiasm...

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You gave me a name that I have worn for many a year;
A name spoken well of you to me that made me proud.

By your...

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April 9th, 2021 birthday poem for dearly departed papa

Elysian fields embraced dada's soul
which rocketed into aerospace
(courtesy General Electric satellite)
just a tad more'n six months ago,
nevertheless...

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Oh, look, Dad. Where’s this magic place?
It’s got so much great stuff to see.
I like those little cars that race.
They’re great. I’ve seen ‘em on...

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