Dad Nonet Poems

I saw a lady selling flowers
walking along where cars turn left
not much time to make the deal
maybe some folks want them
but they have to turn
or...

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Gathering around the Christmas tree

expectations light up faces

mom and dad sitting close by

love and laughter rising

names on presents seen

handing out gifts

what is it

for me

yes ......

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KEY

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The horror of the film frightened me
Favorite dad was the bad guy
I was terrified to earn
May never sleep again
Unexpected twist
Wide awake now
Scared to death
Nightmare
Damn!...

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For some joys it will soon be too late.
Spend time with your kids now; don't wait!
Read them stories; play some ball.
Be right there when they...

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If I have known it was our last day
the things I could have said to you.
We never know the future.
Mom called crying come quick
I...

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His hands painted with  dexterity
One hue full of prismatic scree
Dote on ‘til our nearby towns
‘Til God hugged his hands
Thank God for Painter
My favorite
forever:
my own
Dad


©2015Leonora...

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you grew up big and could aim it high
                ...

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you’re a huge strength of our family 

in your arms is our snug wide room

giving all your love each day

we’ll not hunger and roam

you’re my...

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The sun shines on you, a gracious smile.
And sends to me a gift from you.
Hugs were never missed from time.
Laughter abound, tears dried.
A glow in...

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The town was having a county fair
To the event carnival came
Daddy and his brother worked
So to the carnival
They could go that day
In the fields hoed
Cotton...

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Once a year you are honored…

Honored for taking pride
 in your child…

Honored for being at all there 
the sporting events…

Honored for taking interest in 
what...

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On this day I complete on the earth       
*Seventy five years, one regret      ...

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Memories of childhood on the porch      
   My dad bringing out the freezer     ...

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Going fishing with a cane pole and
            a can of worms and hooks and...

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