When everything else fails
I will run away and sail at the
ocean so wide;
but I can’t, for you can’t
run away with me.
When everything else fails
I wanted to cry, cry till my tears
run dry;
but I can’t, for you can’t
cry along with me.
When everything else fails
I wanna shout out loud
till my lungs find its highest pitch;
but I can’t, for you can’t
shout out along with me.
When everything else fails
I sure will laugh it off,
laugh like tomorrow may not come;
but I can’t, for you can’t
laugh with me.
When everything else fails
I want you to hold me,
hold me so tight;
but I can’t, for you can’t
hold me anymore.
it’s been five years dad;
and I still miss you.
p.s.
It’s been a tough day…this is the moment when I wish I have my dad beside me saying ” everything will be fine”.
nothing beats my dad’s big hug….its comforting…
Beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes!
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Thanks Kevin….
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It is warm and sincere. My dad isn’t with me either, that it resonates on so many different levels. Thank you..
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my dad passed away five years ago..
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Moves me to tears… remembering one of the last things my dad did was hug me π₯ β₯ β€
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I never had that last hug…thansr for stopping by..
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I’m sorry for your loss π¦ My last hug was a plane ride away and about 1 month before cancer took my dad’s life… gotta cherish the small blessings π β₯ β€
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This is beautiful.
Such heartfelt words.
Thinking of you.
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Thanks…I guess we will never forget those who we love the most..
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So very true x
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Beautiful and heart-felt words on just the day that I was thinking about my dad. God bless you!
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I remember my dad with pride. He was one of the last members of WWII’s Guadalcanal Campaign. He was never ” Father of the Year ” material, but we never lacked for food, water, fresh / clean clothes, etc.
He was one of the members of ” The Greatest Generation ” as Tom Brokaw called it. Not a hero, but a good man.
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Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts about yout dad..
it is inspiring…
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I am so sorry about your dad. But the poem is beautiful! You can hear the desperation its beautifully put in words!
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Thanks a lot…I will forever miss u
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Me? Lol I m honored haha
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lol..of course we miss people we get to met..whether in person or in this so called blogsphere…so keep writing..hahaha
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Hahahaha of course! And then meeting people like me has its effects too xD JK keep missing me xD I really like it haha
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Beautiful and touching!
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thanks a bunch…
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π
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I can feel this sadness
I know this pain of loneliness
Great piece
Prayers and blessings
As always Sheldon
Thank you for your like
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Thanks a lot for dropping by …yes it indeed very sad..
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This made me cry so hard…last Friday was the one year anniversary of my mother’s death at the age of 90. Thank you for sharing your pain and your lovely, wonderful testimony to your father.
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I am sorry for your loss..but we both know that my dad and your mom are in better place now watching ovet us…
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Thank you so much sweetie! π
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This poem is beautiful. My condolences.
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oh..Thanks a lot…I appreciate your kind words
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Of course.
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This is beautiful and very touching …:)
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Thanks…I am glad you like it..
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Such a beautiful poem! Just found you through Kally’s interview and happy I did! π
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Thanks for dropping by ..I hope you enjoy reading..
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Heartfelt. You were fortunate to have such a wonderful relationship with your dad. He will live on eternally in your heart and your soul.
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thanks..am glad you like it
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Happy Sunday.
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Happy Sunday to you by Rinaldo from Italia βΊ
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Thanks for dropping by .
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Wonderful poem.
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Thanks….glad you like it .
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A lovely tribute. Losing one you love is never easy. I lost my father and eleven months later my daughter died. For a very long time, I just felt so very numb. Peace!
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That’s sad….writing poems for him makes me feel better…
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I’ve written a few for my daughter…
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It’s comforting isn’t it?
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Yes.
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Thank you for following my blog!
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Thanks for following sciencesprings. I appreciate it very much.
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It’s a joy to venture and see other.forms of blogging and I foubd yours interesting…
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Very touching! In my case, it’s been 15 years since my dad left us. But not a day goes by when I don’t remember him. My Poetry is his everlasting gift to me, God bless his soul! May your dad continue to smile down on you from that never-ending paradise. May God bless his soul!
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Thanks so much for your kind words…I share the same sentiment with you..my dad was the first to introduce me to poetry ..and that is his lasting legacy to me..
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May the muse of poetry forever bless us!
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and you too…
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This the love of Dad and Love for Dad.
Please read my Post “I know you are the Soul. But…..” related to this post.
Amen!
Shiva
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I will …Thanks for stopping by…
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Hi michnavs. So many in the same position I miss my Mum. Thank you for liking my poem Unidentified Material! And for your comment. Peace and Best Wishes. The Foureyed Poet.
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Indeed ..we miss the ones we loved the most..
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I’ve just re-read this. How beautiful!
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Thanks robert..it means a lot coming from someone so eloquent like you..
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It is a moving and deep poem… I am sure writing it helped you keep the best memories alive, and thatΒ΄s something already quite priceless… sending love & wishing you happy holidays! β
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Thank you and happy holidays too…
Wishing you all the best this season..π
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