Dad's Birthday.

Goldfinch60



Thirty one years ago,

Thirty one years ago today

My Dad left my life,

The man that I have become,

I see him so often in me.

So not only has my love for music,

And love for nature,

Come from this person,

I am changing into him,

I am becoming my Dad,

He taught me respect,

Respect to all

That he had in him all his life,

A man I had always admired.

A gentle man,

And a gentleman.

We enjoyed our time together

Never any acrimony

But he passed this day

So many years ago.

I know he will be there

Waiting for me to come to him.

I will be with him one day

And together we can sit,

Sit and listen to music,

Listen to and listen with a pint in our hands.

 

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 9th, 2026 00:51
  • Comment from author about the poem: On this day, 9th September my Dad passed away, two years before his seventieth birthday. I have become him in many ways. The music in the video is for him.
  • Category: special-occasion
  • Views: 17
  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy
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Comments7

  • Cheeky Missy

    That was the whole point, I thought, of progeny, namely a continuation of the original. How very beautiful! Charming and sweetly rendered with a winsome poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

    • Goldfinch60

      Very much appreciated CM, thank you.

      Andy

    • Neville



      A delightful & appropriately poignant poem that is more than adequately fit for purpose .. Neville

      • Goldfinch60

        Most kind Neville, thank you.

        Andy

      • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

        A fine tribute

      • sorenbarrett

        Now that is a pleasant thought sharing a pint with dad while listening to Janis sing. Heaven wouldn't be heaven with a little blues and rock and roll. Good one Andy

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you soren, we would probably be listening to Mozart or Glenn Miller.

          Andy

          • sorenbarrett

            You are very welcome

          • arqios

            An excellent tribute and remembrance🙏🏻🕊️

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Rik, he is always with me.

              Andy

            • orchidee

              A fine write Gold.

            • NafisaSB

              What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I hope he will wait patiently though for you to join him as we would like to see more of you here 🙏🏼👍

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you for your kind words Nafisa. I'm not going yet.

                Andy

                • NafisaSB

                  That’s good to know. Stay safe, strong, healthy and happy 😃



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