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post Aug 17 03, 19:01
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Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
dimness in my eyes of green,
sadness intakes it all.

Loss of action, loss of thought,
enrages me to sleep,
impasse with a harshly sigh,
ends in despair.

Lonely days without you,
my nights are long and numb,
for my Dad, my hero, my role model
has gone to Heaven and I am left to fall.

Lonely is life without you, it just isn't the same,
if I could have only one wish, it would
be to have you back again.

The voice of reassurance and wisdom, is now still,
the heart wrenching hole in my heart,
just cannot be filled.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
my life has been turned upside down with pain,
so severe I ache, for the smile,
that gave me hope and encouragement,
is now in a memory hard to find.

I love you Dad and can't bear the loss,
of you here on Earth.
My light is now a dark shadow,
my heart is filled with pain,
I miss you more than words can say,
I pray you are doing well.

I am sure you can see how Timari has grown,
you definitely must be proud.
she is only two and remembers so clear,
her limited time with you.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
I love you Daddy and I hope and pray that
someday, the shadows will turn into rainbows
which will be your radiant smile, the words of
wisdom, the comforting touch, the endless
encouragement and the immense love that
I miss so dearly.
 
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post Aug 17 03, 19:16
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QUOTE (Shava @ Aug. 17 2003, 19:01)
Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
dimness in my eyes of green,
sadness intakes it all.

Loss of action, loss of thought,
enrages me to sleep,
impasse with a harshly sigh,
ends in despair.

Lonely days without you,
my nights are long and numb,
for my Dad, my hero, my role model
has gone to Heaven and I am left to fall.

Lonely is life without you, it just isn't the same,
if I could have only one wish, it would
be to have you back again.

The voice of reassurance and wisdom, is now still,
the heart wrenching hole in my heart,
just cannot be filled.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
my life has been turned upside down with pain,
so severe I ache, for the smile,
that gave me hope and encouragement,
is now in a memory hard to find.

I love you Dad and can't bear the loss,
of you here on Earth.
My light is now a dark shadow,
my heart is filled with pain,
I miss you more than words can say,
I pray you are doing well.

I am sure you can see how Timari has grown,
you definitely must be proud.
she is only two and remembers so clear,
her limited time with you.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
I love you Daddy and I hope and pray that
someday, the shadows will turn into rainbows
which will be your radiant smile, the words of
wisdom, the comforting touch, the endless
encouragement and the immense love that
I miss so dearly.

Hello Shava~
This is genuinely tender and full of love and loss, as
your words gently express heartfelt love and heartbreak.

You have captured the "essence" of the absolute love and adoration you have for a very special, one-of-a-kind father. angel.gif  angel.gif  angel.gif

Your poem rings with such a loving tone, I cry when I read it.

Thanks, for sharing your talent and I look forward to reading more of your work.

In love~ lovie.gif  lovie.gif  lovie.gif  lovie.gif  lovie.gif  lovie.gif
Aphrodite


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post Aug 17 03, 19:33
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Ohhh my Shava!

What an introduction...

Give me a moment to compose here.... lovie.gif

As Aphrodite mentioned,. you have definitely captured the essense, love and loss of your loving father.

May you and he always share that special love, he from his place and you from yours.....

How special...
HUGS!
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post Aug 18 03, 10:28
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Hi Shava

Oh! What  touching read  Read.gif That has brought tears to my eyes as I could be in your shoes at any time, as my father is elderly. I feel the love you have expressed here lovie.gif  and feel that when time has healed your pain a little, you will feel your Dad close to you angel.gif without hurting so.

Thank you for sharing this very special one with us. sun.gif
I look forward to reading more.

God Bless

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post Aug 21 03, 16:40
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Aphrodite:

Thank you very much for commenting.  It is an ongoing battle as you are well aware, losing such an important person as Dad.  

Thanks again.
Mat
 
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post Aug 21 03, 16:42
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Hi Lori:

Thank you very much for your kind words.  

This is an awesome site.  I really enjoyed looking around.  

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I hope to see more of it in the future.

Shava
 
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post Aug 21 03, 16:44
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Hello Snow:

Thank you for your kind words and thoughts.  It is an ongoing battle of sadness and it doesn't seem to let up.  However, expressing the pain does help with my feelings.

Thanks again,
Shava
 
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post Aug 22 03, 09:25
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Hi Shava,
nice to see you here.
Read thru this piece several times, each one more fulfilling.
I get the feeling that, even though your Dad is gone, your words and memories almost seem to pull him back to the present and it creates a new and pleasing warmth within you.
Wonderful write.
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post Aug 23 03, 18:02
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Hi Larry:

Thank you for commenting.  I hope that my writer's block will go away sometime soon, I have not written a poem since this one which was almost 3 years ago.  I hope to have a new one out here sometime soon? ???

Thanks again,
Matti
 
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post Aug 23 03, 18:22
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QUOTE (Shava @ Aug. 23 2003, 19:02)
Hi Larry:

Thank you for commenting.  I hope that my writer's block will go away sometime soon, I have not written a poem since this one which was almost 3 years ago.  I hope to have a new one out here sometime soon? ???

Thanks again,
Matti

Have no fear....

At the Mosaic, you can write prose and short stories too PartyFavor.gif dear Shava!  :pharoah2  :lovie:  :dance:

Hopefully, those fingers will be tap tap tapping in no time.

Hugs!
~Cleo  :pharoah2


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post Feb 17 04, 13:03
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Hi Lindi:

Thanks.  I hear you on those little hearts on V-Day and everything else.  I miss everything about him as I know you do.  

Thanks again,
Shava
 
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post Feb 14 04, 20:14
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QUOTE (Shava @ Aug. 17 2003, 19:01)
Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
dimness in my eyes of green,
sadness intakes it all.

Loss of action, loss of thought,
enrages me to sleep,
impasse with a harshly sigh,
ends in despair.

Lonely days without you,
my nights are long and numb,
for my Dad, my hero, my role model
has gone to Heaven and I am left to fall.

Lonely is life without you, it just isn't the same,
if I could have only one wish, it would
be to have you back again.

The voice of reassurance and wisdom, is now still,
the heart wrenching hole in my heart,
just cannot be filled.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
my life has been turned upside down with pain,
so severe I ache, for the smile,
that gave me hope and encouragement,
is now in a memory hard to find.

I love you Dad and can't bear the loss,
of you here on Earth.
My light is now a dark shadow,
my heart is filled with pain,
I miss you more than words can say,
I pray you are doing well.

I am sure you can see how Timari has grown,
you definitely must be proud.
she is only two and remembers so clear,
her limited time with you.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
I love you Daddy and I hope and pray that
someday, the shadows will turn into rainbows
which will be your radiant smile, the words of
wisdom, the comforting touch, the endless
encouragement and the immense love that
I miss so dearly.

Hi Matti~

This is so beautifully heart rendering. There is so much emotion and pure love within the expression of your deepest thoughts.

Lovely and special, I needed to read this again on Valentine's Day.

Gosh, do I miss those little hearts Dad used to give us, but more, his reassuring smile. lovie.gif  lovie.gif  lovie.gif

Love ya,
Lindi


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post Mar 18 04, 17:13
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QUOTE (Shava @ Aug. 17 2003, 19:01)
Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
dimness in my eyes of green,
sadness intakes it all.

Loss of action, loss of thought,
enrages me to sleep,
impasse with a harshly sigh,
ends in despair.

Lonely days without you,
my nights are long and numb,
for my Dad, my hero, my role model
has gone to Heaven and I am left to fall.

Lonely is life without you, it just isn't the same,
if I could have only one wish, it would
be to have you back again.

The voice of reassurance and wisdom, is now still,
the heart wrenching hole in my heart,
just cannot be filled.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
my life has been turned upside down with pain,
so severe I ache, for the smile,
that gave me hope and encouragement,
is now in a memory hard to find.

I love you Dad and can't bear the loss,
of you here on Earth.
My light is now a dark shadow,
my heart is filled with pain,
I miss you more than words can say,
I pray you are doing well.

I am sure you can see how Timari has grown,
you definitely must be proud.
she is only two and remembers so clear,
her limited time with you.

Darkest shadows over me,
light seems to fall,
I love you Daddy and I hope and pray that
someday, the shadows will turn into rainbows
which will be your radiant smile, the words of
wisdom, the comforting touch, the endless
encouragement and the immense love that
I miss so dearly.

Whooo Auntie Marcia!

Great poem! :pharoah2

I know how you feel...as do all of us:( kitty.gif
He will shine up and heaven and take care of us!!! angel.gif  angel.gif
Hes always here! lovie.gif  cloud9.gif

Take Care
xoxo

Briana


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post Sep 14 04, 19:50
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Dear Shava,
Your poem is so very touching, brings back memories of my own Dad and, no doubt, of everybody's who reads this wonderful tribute to fathers.
I'm new here, so i haven't read any of your other poems, but i sincerely hope that your writer's block will go away...FAST !!
A big hug,
Psyche  :)


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A very loving tribute!  I lost my dad over 10 years ago and sometimes I still feel the pain of his loss.  You have expressed so many of my own emotions in the desire to express your own, it's uncanny.

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