Crossing the Finish Line

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  dusk arising June 5th, 2021 06:38

  Excellent tribute to your dad. Indeed an excellent tribute to a man's life and all it may contain.
  
  I'd have put a verse in there about how he came to gain my deep respect and admiration as I matured although in writing this piece i guess youre already showing that aren't you.

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    Accidental PoetJune 5th, 2021 06:40

    Well yes da, that's the lines between the lines. But thanks.

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  orchidee June 5th, 2021 06:47

  Good write AP.

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    Accidental PoetJune 5th, 2021 06:48

    Thanks Orchi. ; )

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  Goldfinch60 June 6th, 2021 00:33

  Wonderful tribute to your dad, may that finishing line still be a long way away.
  
  Andy

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    Accidental PoetJune 6th, 2021 09:09

    Unfortunately Andy, that day is approaching I believe in the near future. But to my Dad, it's not soon enough. He's been ready to go for about two years now. My mother passed in 2008, most of his friends are already gone. And he doesn't understand why he still wakes up. He stays in bed most of the day and night, and has little to no interest in eating. He's told us he doesn't want to go to a hospital or have hospice come into the house to help take care of him. So we're trying to honor his wishes, but it's like we just have to sit back and let him die. I can't even express how hard that is to do. But thank you for the read and comment. ; )

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  Saxon Crow June 6th, 2021 00:49

  A lovely positive and happy poem. Life is good

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    Accidental PoetJune 6th, 2021 09:12

    Thank you SC, I just wish my Dad was as positive. (read note above to Goldfinch60).