My dad
walked straight
and tall
like
a soldier
*
My dad
messed about
in boats
like
a sailor
*
My dad
rode cycles
and bikes
like
a youngster
*
We walked
and
played
like
father and daughter
*
Then…
*
Grudgingly
I laughed
at
his antics
and jokes
*
Moodily
I removed
my make-up
and
rings
*
Frustrated
I cried
when
my arguments
failed
*
Guiltily
I accepted
his
money
and aid
*
Then…
*
Happily
we walked
and
laughed
till we cried
*
But…
*
Devastated
I learned
that
he
suddenly
died
*
Gratefully
I thank
his
support of
his daughter
*
My dad
was proud
and
smiled
like a
father
*
Copyright: Chris McGowan
pearsnotparsnipsdotcom 
Beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing ☺
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Thank you for reading ☺️
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What a nice tribute to your Dad! Thanks for sharing it. Jo
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Thank you so much for reading it. Another on the blog today 😊
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