Thank You Dad Sonnet.

Goldfinch60



I awoke to the new day

And there he was in my mind

The man who showed me the way

To show respect and be kind.

 

He was there from my birth

He was my Dad, my teacher

He taught me what life was worth

To move forward and reach her

 

He brought music to my ears

My life sailed with music played

And still has for many years

For so very long it has stayed

 

He died on this day years ago

And I say to him thank you Dad.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 9th, 2024 01:05
  • Comment from author about the poem: This was so strange, I woke up this morning and my Dad was in my mind, then I remembered that on this day, 9th September he had passed away, back in 1995, two months short of his seventieth birthday. He was one of nature's gentlemen and taught me the good way to lead my life. He also brought music to my life for which I will be ever grateful. The music is that which my brother and I had played at his funeral. When my Mum died 17 years later we had it played at her funeral as well and I am convinced that I saw Mum and Dad dancing in front of me, so it is a very special piece of music
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  • orchidee

    A poignant write Gold.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Orchi.

    • Teddy.15

      Beautiful Andy, so very beautiful. 🌹

      • Goldfinch60

        Most kind Teddy, thank you so much.

        Andy

      • 2781

        the first commandment with promise;

        • Goldfinch60

          So true 2781, thank you.

          Andy

        • sorenbarrett

          Some memories never fade. A lovely tribute Gold.

          • Goldfinch60

            They certainly do not soren, he is always in my mind.

            Andy

          • John Prophet

            Wow, a very special write.

            • Goldfinch60

              Most kind John and very much appreciated, thank you.

              Andy

            • Doggerel Dave

              'Nature's gentleman' - no better tribute from another man and a son.

              • Goldfinch60

                He certainly was Dave, thank you.

                Andy

              • Tony36

                Awesome write

                • Goldfinch60

                  Most kind Tony, thank you.

                  Andy

                  • Tony36

                    You're welcome Andy

                  • Dan Williams

                    I have been fortunate enough to have a Dad who was kind, hardworking, generous, and a fountain of common sense. Gone forty-four years now but never forgotten. Thanks for this tribute.

                    • Goldfinch60

                      So glad that your Dad was a wonderful man Dan as was mine.

                      Andy

                    • Tom Dylan

                      Such a moving write. Thanks for sharing.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you Tom, very much appreciated.

                        Andy

                      • tallisman

                        A wonderful tribute to a special man.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          He certainly was tallisman, thank you.

                          Andy



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