For many years,
I didn't own a
television.
I didn't want one.
The news gave me
anxiety, and most of
the movies were
horrible.
Bad actors,
terrible acting
and predictable plots.
I wasn't buying any
of it.
My Dad loved
watching movies.
He often used the word,
contrived
when summarizing them.
I remember watching
The Grapes of Wrath
with him.
After the movie, Dad talked
about leaving in his will,
a list of his ten favorite
movies for his seven kids
to watch sometime.
He wanted us to know
him better.
He forgot about it and died
a few years later.
I always thought Dad had
too much faith in mankind.
But, after watching The Grapes
of Wrath again, maybe he
didn't.
I hope we all live until
we die.
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Author:
Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (
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Comments8
Which one were you? The eldest in our brood of seven was yours truly. This is a charming reflection in your style, excellently rendered with superb imagery. Thank you for sharing.
2nd to youngest. Thank you.
Cool! I sometimes think I'm closest with the youngest.
I liked the realness of this poem and how identifiable it is. Yes we all do live until we die.
Thanks my friend.
Excellent write Thomas🙏🏻🕊️
Thanks.
From the family heart and archive, very real, nicely expressed and written.
Thank you.
You are very welcome
Oh, now to find clues as to filing up that watch list! This will niggle at me for some time🕊️🙏🏻
Thanks. I appreciate it.
A really moving piece, brother. Fine words.
Thank you, my friend.
Maybe he thought he wouldn't need to leave that list, maybe he thought you would know? I'm a child of seven I'm the 3rd eldest I just remember my childhood being very hard work lol 🌹
Yes, for sure. Thank you, sweet Teddy.
good memories shared here along with a father's wisdom, and advice to the kids
kids always understand the message much later than usual normally though
So true. Thank you.
always welcome. have a beautiful day
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