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Remember, Remember

Don’t tell me to remember!
I will never forget!
The phone call from
a nameless doctor,
my heartache
and upset.

I know what today’s date is!
Can I ever forget
his spoken words?
My sadness?
And regret?

It’s the 5th of November..
a day we can’t forget!
I cried a lot.
We all did,
and more yet…

As still they celebrate with
sparkles after sunset..
And we still live,
and still love,
and will never forget.

RIP Dad… 29.04.39 – 05.11.09

  1. ZQ
    November 4, 2011 at 23:52

    Very nice indeed!

  2. November 5, 2011 at 01:56

    A sad but wonderful tribute. Nicely done.

    Mom Was Always There

  3. November 5, 2011 at 02:41

    powerful wording, wow.
    smiles.

  4. November 5, 2011 at 03:03

    Still live, still love, and never forget. Beautiful.

  5. November 5, 2011 at 03:20

    Touching write.

  6. Jo Cooper
    November 5, 2011 at 11:37

    Thank you. Your words always make me cry and you can bet your life Dad would be howling too. Love you x

  7. write it feel it
    November 5, 2011 at 14:46

    Beaytiful poem and tribute i’m sure he would be proud of x

  8. November 5, 2011 at 23:58

    what a remarkable daY TO remember and love.

    smiles.

  9. November 6, 2011 at 02:47

    A beautiful tribute to your father

  10. November 6, 2011 at 08:03

    Sensitive and emotional words. Thanks for sharing.

    (P.S The multi-exposure (?) photo is amazing! D.S)

  11. November 7, 2011 at 22:10

    Hello.
    I’m sorry for your loss.
    Your dad will always live on in your memory & in your heart.
    Lovely tribute.
    Thanks for sharing.

    A Weeping Rose

  12. November 11, 2011 at 03:21

    a mournful & unforgettable piece. sadness at loss.
    Okay, I feel this one.

  13. November 15, 2011 at 02:33

    Touching poem that pays a deep tribute. Peace 🙂

  14. November 22, 2011 at 02:18

    invite you to join poetry picnic today, simply share a relevant or a random piece, and enjoy!
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Always, your presence is sunshine to us.
    Best Wishes!

    your talent rocks.
    xoxox

  15. December 7, 2011 at 16:04

    Hello, you win perfect poet award for week 56, hope that you have enjoyed it.
    It has been a delightful experience with you supporting Thursday Poets Rally, we have enjoyed your presence and talent very much, thumbs up!
    fabulous poetry along the way, keep those gems coming.
    Always, you are more than welcome to join our biweekly rally.
    Happy Holidays!
    smiles.
    xoxox

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