For my Father On Father's Day

I remember a few fishing trips, and

holding a cane pole

sitting so still, voice so low

Exactly as I'd been told.

His smile, and twinkling eyes each time I let one go

just warmed my very soul.

Other trips on other days

informed I could not go

(father and son bonding)

So,

I began fishing

in the backyard alone.

Colored, and cut out perch

On paper stringers...

An ever increasing row.

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Comments: 25

Faith H. Jun 16, 2007, 8:44pm EDT

A memory trip, Debbie, that illustrates how far we go to please our father. Sweet touched with a bit of wistful.

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Spencer T. Jun 16, 2007, 8:47pm EDT

Similar recalls of my dad.

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Ron B. Jun 16, 2007, 8:49pm EDT

I really enjoyed this.

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Jun 16, 2007, 8:50pm EDT

This one just clutched at my heart - I so wish I could go back in time and take that little girl fishing.

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Aaron Lazar, (author of LeGarde Mysteries) Jun 16, 2007, 8:50pm EDT

Aww, Deb. This was great!!

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Lisa Frost Jun 16, 2007, 9:02pm EDT

This is great.

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Nancy S. Jun 16, 2007, 9:40pm EDT

What a nice memory, though a little sad too. But sometimes you got to go...

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Sonia M. Jun 16, 2007, 11:04pm EDT

Debbie that is wonderful.....I love the photo!

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tomi r. Jun 16, 2007, 11:12pm EDT

I enjoyed this. I was my fathers son until my brother was born. I was 10 I think, and plotted ways to get rid of the little attention grabber:)

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Visionaerie B. Jun 17, 2007, 12:37am EDT

That is so adorable! It reminds me of the time we went fishing at the Cattail (just ENE of here). I used the ol' cane pole, while my brother and dad used reels. We caught so many bullheads! Thanks for sharing these timeless moments with your poetry!!

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elizabeth e. Jun 17, 2007, 11:08am EDT

My Dad raised three girls with my Mom and brought us up as Tomboys....even giving two of us boy's names; then when I graduated from college, Mom and Dad divorced and Dad married Nancy and had three boys...when they were 7, 5, and three Dad died at 56...never really knowing what fine young men they have become...they are now 37, 35 and 33. Mike, the oldest, just showed up from Delaware with family and dogs in the middle of Friday night at 2 in the morning...but that's what family is all about...always having a home away from home!

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Pamela L. Jun 17, 2007, 11:41am EDT

Debbie, I'm not surprised at the little blonde beauty you were at 5?, 6? My few fishing trips with my father made wonderful memories. But I have even stronger memories of Bud including any and every neighborhood kid in whatever activity he planned for his daughters. No kid ever got left behind if Bud was around. Dads can be so wonderful in their own quiet way.

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Elsie Duggan Jun 17, 2007, 12:06pm EDT

Very lovely tribute to your Dad Debbie, and I love the picture, and yes, your dad is handsome. That fish is a good sized one too.

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Trish A. Jun 19, 2007, 12:32am EDT

Debbie, you created your opportunities at such an age. What a great solution.
This poem is poignant.

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Laurun M. Jun 19, 2007, 12:58am EDT

A very nice tribute to your dad Debbie.

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Debra H. Jun 19, 2007, 10:21am EDT

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elizabeth e. Jun 20, 2007, 9:45pm EDT

Deb...changed my mind about what I said above.....

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Karolyn Q. Jun 23, 2007, 6:49am EDT

Very nice!

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Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Jun 11, 2008, 6:48pm EDT

What a lovely poem in momory of your dad.

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Bridget ♥ Jun 12, 2008, 3:57am EDT

What a wonderful tribute

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Natalie Neal Whitefield Jun 14, 2008, 12:28pm EDT

Very poignant. Memories stir up such deep down things.

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Janna O'Donnell Jun 13, 2009, 12:00pm EDT

Lovely photo and wistfully beautiful words.

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Wesley W. Aug 24, 2009, 4:57pm EDT

I never went fishing with my father, at that age or any other, but that is such sweet sentiment and a great picture of a pretty little girl that should have had more. Thanks so much for showing me :).

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Joyce L. Aug 25, 2009, 8:24am EDT

Oh Deb, thank you for a beautiful picture of fishing and of your dad. Never having known your dad, I am so pleased that you are able to share a glimpse of your time with him now. See, your wordmanship is with you and always will be.

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