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ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2001-04-17 03:33 PM

I used to weep
on Fathers day,
when I would read
poems written by daughters,
whose fathers cherished them.

Then one blessed day,
from far across the sea,
a beautiful soul of a man,
read one of my poems.
He sent me an e-mail
to say he loved it.

That was the beginning,
when God restored to me,
a loving father I never knew.

This man, me Da,
Has a heart bigger
than all the Kings.
and braver
because he gives love
with courage.
Courage to be soft and warm.

His strength,
is that he knows himself
and likes what he sees.

More courage still,
because in the face of infirmity,
he laughs!

Most of all,
he thinks I'm wonderful!

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

1 posted 2001-04-17 04:43 PM

Ellie,

What a big, wonderful heart has this man, Da.... but, I kinda think your wonderful too.

...and so does daddy God, this you can be most certain. It was a sad poem, but comforting to know that God never leaves us or forsakes us.... He does send Special people our way.

Bob <><

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2001-04-17 05:46 PM

There is so much love out there. It's just a matter of matching people up. Joyce

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

3 posted 2001-04-17 06:13 PM

How imprfect our life situations are- it causes us to wonder sometimes--But how wonderful those touches of Grace & God's goodness- manifest to us in so many different and unsuspecting ways--It makes us realize and appreciate just how much we are loved, above & beyond any dissapoint and heartache we may experience. Your poem here, brought out that truth wonderfully!
David

No Better Place do I know
Than where Hearts knit as
one,
For in that grand
experience,
The Better ALL become.

God Bless us All!!!

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

4 posted 2001-04-19 10:04 AM

We couldn't have a more perfect "Father" to write poetry for could we Ellie?

This was a tender piece, written well, with an open message. Loved it!

<*\\\><

I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

I don't question YOUR existance - GOD

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2001-04-20 11:38 PM

Lovely poem. Glad you found your "Da".

Betty Lou Hebert

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

6 posted 2001-04-21 03:03 PM

Yes, God is a father to the fatherless and will see to it our needs are met if we depend on Him. Your poem reaffirms God's promise, ellie. Thank you, Rae

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

7 posted 2001-04-22 09:05 AM

Written so very well with such clear truth.

"I am not now that which I have been."

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