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My Father…A Poem.
FATHER
He rejoiced in another son,
For I was not the only one;
He gladly led me all the way,
Dad taught me true, that I’d not stray.
Day by day Dad taught me well,
And picked me up when I fell.
He watched over me, that is true;
Thank you, O God, that father knew.
Though sometimes he was far away,
My love for him did always stay.
He helped me much whene’er he could;
Just like I know a father would.
He was my dad and friend indeed,
And always there in joy or need.
There was so much he gave to me,
And showed me what true love should be.
He still taught, though I was grown,
A wealth of knowledge he had shown,
I would not ask for another;
I know I had the best father.
A lot of time he spent with me,
Precious time, and all so free,
We shared and cared for one another;
Thank you, O God, for my father.
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
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Happy father’s day 👨👧👨🦳💞
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Steve, thanks for sharing a wonderful tribute to your father. Your words apply to many fathers on this special day.
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Thanks so much for your kind words this morning! I hope you have a great Father’s Day!
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Lovely and sweet words, fathers are the best💕👍
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Thank you so much Saania! Hope your day is great!😄😸
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Lovely!
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Thank you so much Sheree! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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Thank you! I am because my husband is back from his trip, the sun is shining and I had a great ride this morning. You have a great day too.
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Sounds like a great day for sure. Thank you so much!
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Such a sweet Tribute, Nice words lot of memories 🥰 👌
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Thank you Simon, yes, a lot of good memories for sure!😃😺
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Lovely write up…
Happy father’s day 🤗
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Thank you Jyoti! Although I am not a father myself, but thanks anyway!😄😸
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😀😀 welcome
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😃😺😄😽
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You are like a father for muffins.😸😸😻😽😺
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Yep, she sure is my little girl!!😄😸
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😸😸😺😺 she love you as much as you do.❤️💕
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Yep, that she does!😄😸😽
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😊💕😺😻
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You are like a father for Muffin.😸😸😻😽😺
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A wonderful poem!
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Happy Father’s Day 🧓👨👧💞💞
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Although I am not a father, thank you so much anyway Saba!😄😸😻
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But you had a father. And if I’m like a mother for my sweetie, then why not you like a father for Muffin.
Happy Father’s Day.😻😻🙂🙃🥰
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Very true Saba!! Muffin is my little girl for sure! Thanks!!😄😁😸😻
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Lovely. Lots of love for Muffin.💕💕😻😻😽
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Muffin is here and purrs her love back to you and Sweetie!!😸😻😻😽😽
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Thank you, Muffin. 😻😻😽😽💗💗
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A father is a role model for his child. Beautiful poem!❤
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Thank you so much for your kind comment!! Enjoy your day!😃😺
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This is so nice!! 💕
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Thank you so much Michelle! Enjoy your day!😄😸
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I know this is going to make you think I’m weird…. but Happy Father’s Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well, I’m not a father, but I do appreciate the thought anyway, thank you so very much!!! No, not weird, just very nice!😁😸🙂
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I know! 😉 Just had to say it! 😉
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Thanks, and I am off in a couple hours, flying to…🌞🌴😁
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How fun!!!! I’m sure those couple of hours are past now!
Just got back from cooking at the camp for day 1!!!
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Hi Lydia! I’m here finally and it is hot, great weather. The second part of the trip was rough, lots of turbulence for 3 hours and that did me in, I got airsick! That ruined my night, so I am a bit tired today, but was out this morning and going out again for a little while, in about 45 minutes. I’m tired but have to make the most of my time here!😁📷
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I’m glad you’re finally there!
I’m sorry it was a rough journey. 😦
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Hi Lydia, day 2, hot and nice, did so much walking yesterday, can barely move today so staying closer to the hotel. Have a great day!
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That’s great! Hope you continue having a great time!
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Today has been the best yet! Though I am a bit tired out, but that’s okay, I enjoyed every part of it!!😃😁🌞🌴
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Yay!
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The first look at my vacation is ready to read!
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I read it! Looks like a great time!!!
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Wonderful poem, Steve! Blessings!
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Thanks Cindy!
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A wonderful tribute Steve!
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Thanks so much Stu! I am off for 10 days vacation, leaving in a couple hours, have a great week!
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Oh wow! I hope it’s somewhere warm 🙂
Have a great vacation brother!
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wow this is wonderful!! you should let your dad read this one. Happy Father’s Day to your dad. 🙂
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Thank you, but my dad passed away several years ago. I appreciate your thoughts though.🙂
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Absolutely beautiful
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Thank you!
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My pleasure
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This is a great poem to a great man! I’m sure he’s reading and he’s so proud 🙂 May his soul rest in peace!
Hope you’re enjoying your vacation 😀
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Good morning Huguette! Thank you so much! Yes, in a couple hours I am flying to…🌞🌴😁Just had to answer comments since I have some spare time here.😂Have a great week!!
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Have a safe flight and I don’t want to know just enjoy 😁🎉👏
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Okay, I’ll sort of try to remember, but I might tell you anyway!😂✈😄I’m logging off now, enjoy your week!😀🤪🥳
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👏👏😁😸😸
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Beautiful tribute, Steve, and have a wonderful trip! 🙂
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Those are wonderful words Steve, I loved reading your poem, and I’ll definitely read it to my father , thank you for sharing this precious post with us ,have a great day my friend 😊
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Steve: Great Poem. I enjoy your style, especially the rhyming (spelling?) Bob Evans
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Thank you so very much Bob! I appreciate your kind words! Have a great week!
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Beautiful poem Steve!
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Thank you so much Leola! Hope you are having a great day!😃
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I am–it’s not as bad as they said it would rain all day and the sun is shining at intervals.
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Amazing poem, Steve! I love it!! 😊
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Thanks so much Joshua!😁
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Have a great day, sir!! 🙂
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