Saturday, June 20, 2009

Sunday Postcard - Dad

My father was a huge influence in my life. He was my mentor, my cheerleader, and my role model. He loved me unconditionally. When I saw the quote that accompanies this entry, it seemed so fitting. My father has been gone for many years, but I miss him still. Near the end of his life, I took my Dad for a country drive. It was that drive that occasioned me to write the following poem:

A MAN OF COURAGE

As we rode through summer breezes
The man of courage and I
He taught me still another lesson,
As he had since I was just so high.
For the years had left their burden
And now he walked with a cane
And the body once strong and strapping
Now faltered and gave much pain.
I heard him not once complaining,
As we passed fields of grain on our drive
But commenting on God’s bounty and sunshine,
Saying “It’s a good day to be alive”.
When I find I’m feeling sorry
For the problems and troubles I’ve had
I look to my model of courage
With humble gratitude....I love you, Dad!

Thank you for taking the time to read Hat's off to Fathers everywhere!

28 comments:

  1. Wow this is a great honor for a dad.
    Wonderful design.

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  2. This piece has really touched my heart. Your poem reminded me so much of my father, who passed away in February. I miss him so much! Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute. ~Lori

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  3. I know just what you mean, Bev. My Dad's been gone for many years, and there are times that still miss him deeply. You've given your Dad a beautiful tribute filled with loving memories. Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  4. There's me posting a bit of Father's Day silliness and there are you composing the most touching tribute to your Dad. The picture and quote are wonderful and your beautiful poem says it all for everyone who has lost her Dad.

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  5. Bev, thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog!

    Your work is amazing!!!! XO

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  6. What a wonderful tribute to your father, Bev, both the touching poem and art!

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  7. Very beautiful card, great quote and poem!!

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  8. A lovely postcard and a beautiful poem too!

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  9. gorgeous postcard! great poem

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  10. Awesome, as always, Bev...and the word message is so, so true...especially when they have passed, as mine did years ago at a too early age. Love your card!

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  11. Beautiful sentiment and card in honor of your dad. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful poem!

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  12. The card is lovely, as is the poem, Bev! This was very moving for me.

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  13. What a wonderful tribute to your father!!Great quote and poem!!

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  14. The card is absolutely beautiful! The poem brought tears to my eyes.

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  15. ooo Bev your poem and postcard really touches my heart....sniff, sniff.
    oxo ~*~ Patty

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  16. Beautiful card, and what a great poem.

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  17. What a poem from the heart....beautiful :) Lovely postcard to accompany it as well.

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  18. Beautiful work. I really love this, Bev.

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  19. Oh Bev this one is just so special and a beautiful tribute. Your poem just says it all.

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  20. I am so moved by your poem and your beautiful card. I am happy that you were so blessed, Bev.

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  21. Beautiful poem (and card), you touched my heart.

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  22. How fortunate to have such wonderful memories of your dad. Your poem was very moving and your art is beautiful.

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  23. Your poem and card touched me, Bev... Thanks!

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  24. beautiful work Bev!!! I love the feel of this piece....a great tribute to your Dad!

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  25. Lovely card Bev and your poems are lovely too.

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  26. Bev, what a loving tribute...it's wonderful. LynnF

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  27. such a beautiful tribute...I really enjoyed reading it and your artwork is beautiful. Yesterday was my third Father's Day without my Dad, and I miss him more each day.

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