My Mentor.

Goldfinch60



I sit at the table eating dinner,

Looking up from my plate

I see my wonderful wife.

We smile at each other,

Our never-ending love so secure.

 

I glance above her to the wall,

Hanging there is a picture,

A photograph of a man,

A man for whom my love has no bounds.

He was there when I came into this world,

He was there all the time.

He showed me the world of music,

That world that is embedded in my soul.

He showed me the world of art.

He advised me gently through all our time together.

A gentle man,

And a gentleman,

His voice never raised in anger.

He was with me always

Up until my forty seventh year,

When he left for Heaven’s Concert Hall.

 

Now over twenty years later

I can still see him looking at me,

Waiting for me to join him,

Join him in that time,

That time when Dad and I will wander,

Wander around the heavenly jazz clubs

And all those concert halls,

Amongst the wonderful music

And great musicians

That thrilled our lives,

And will thrill us for eternity.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 27th, 2017 01:39
  • Comment from author about the poem: Yesterday I commented on Accidental Poet's poem "The Music That Moves My Soul" and mentioned that when we listen to the Celestial Music my greatest pleasure will be be able to be with my father again as we listen. AP said that it sounds as if a write s worthy of this. I have written many about this subject and this is that latest one that I wrote last month. The music is the last tune that was played at my fathers funeral and again several years later at my mothers funeral - it meant a great deal to them, as it does to me. So Accidental Poet, this is for you.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 28
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet, WL Schuett
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  • orchidee

    Lovely write Gold. Oh yes, music in heaven. Pity that I hope to be singing there! I knew I would spoil it. heehee.

  • Accidental Poet

    A beautiful tribute to your father Goldie. I knew there was a fantastic write of your feelings for your dad. Thank you for mentioning me, but the real credit is to your dad. I've no wish to rush your joining him, but I know when you do, a glorious day it will be. Love the video music and awesome write. ; )

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you so much AP, much appreciated. It is OK I don't intend to go yet, I have too many people still to annoy!

      • Accidental Poet

        You might think you're annoying them, but we all know better. ; )

      • Fay Slimm.

        A tender tribute to a much loved Dad -
        - - a lovely read.

      • Michael Edwards

        A great tribute Andy - I miss my Dad too - where would we be without our Dads?

        • Goldfinch60

          Where would we be indeed, thank you Michael.

        • WL Schuett

          That was well worth reading I really love your poem ... very cool 😎

          • Goldfinch60

            Thanks for you kind comment WL.

          • FredPeyer

            You wrote a wonderful tribute to your dad, Goldfinch! My dad was a musician (not professional, but probably could have been) and whenever he sat down at a piano, people stopped talking. Your poem brought back a lot of memories for me! Thank you!

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Fred, I am glad to have brought back good memories to you.

            • Louis Gibbs

              My dad was an inventor, and he passed that 'curse' on to me ... the curse of the never-resting mind.
              This was a splendid tribute to a fine father, Goldie. Congratulations!

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Louis.

              • John Prophet

                Very nice, reminded me of my dad. We miss them terribly.

                • Goldfinch60

                  We sure do, there is rarely a day goes by without him coming into my mind.

                • Christina8

                  Aw, what a beautiful tribute to your father! I loved your poem! Thats great that you got to have such a connection with your father. So lovely!

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Christina, that connection will never fail.

                  • rrodriguez

                    This is a beautiful poem Gold. I really enjoy reading it. Be blessed.

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you RR, much appreciated.



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