My Father's Handwritng
His broad, left hand gripping the pen.
A choke hold.
Crafting letters,
half-script half- print.
With a slight slant.
As unique as his laughter.
As certain as his kindness.
I take stock of the things I’ve kept.
His “parent” signature bearing down
on the manilla report card that went back to school.
For sure, a visual, note to the teacher...
“She will be buckling down” next semester.
His athletic hand
rotating the golf scorecard sideways.
The way lefties do.
Penning pars and birdies
into cramped little squares.
But always.
Always, I return to his letters.
I’ve saved them all.
The ones that thank me.
The ones that are proud of me.
The ones inscribed in my heart.
Linda R. O'Connell © 2013
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Lovely, Linda
Beautiful poem for your father.
raskin
Raskin, Thank you
Hi Raskin!!
I appreciate your kind words. I wrote this for my dads 86th birthday. He loved it. And I'm so glad he did!
xo LInda
The strongest bond
Leaking Pen
Dear Linda
I have been told so many times that the strongest bonds is between a father and his daughter, I can see from your poem this is true, you paint with pure emotions the bond and love between both of you, my Dad is always attached to my sister especially when she was a little girl, the toughest day in his life when he had to give her away to another man day of her wedding, then he suddenly realized his little girl will not be home anymore, great poem
expressing pure love
Truly
Paul
You're so right Paul!
I agree with you about the father/daughter bond!
I am really close with my mom too but there really is something about a dad and a daughter!
You are always so sweet with your comments. I really appreciate reading what you have to say!
xoxoLinda
I envy your father...
David o Whalen the undeniable love that you show for him in this write Linda, and I envy the fact that you were able to so effortlessly and so lovingly express it to him. Not so many fathers are as fortunate as yours. You are both dearly blessed.
David o Whalen...
You've made me smile. Thank you for that!
I am the lucky one.To have him. My dad is the best!
Thank you again!
xo
Linda
From the hearth of my kitchen
Leaking Pen
Dear Linda
I serve you Valentin'e cookies, I know you like to cook and invent recipes? have you created something special from the heart of your creative oven? a red poem served with whip cream would be utterly delicious
Happy Valentine's day
Paul
Dear Paul, yes...
I have written a poem for Valentines Day. I am wondering if anyone can guess what kind of poem it is called. I'll try to make it easy...:) I will post it now.
Happy Valentines day to you to Paul!
Linda xo
Linda,
This is truly special. A poem that truly touched my heart.
It seems you wrote this from the most tender part of your soul-- such an honest and thoughtful piece.
Thank you for sharing, Linda.
All the best,
Eric
Thank you Eric!
Wow, its so nice to hear form you. Its been so long. ( for me to)
Thank you for reading this and for the kind comments. Its means a lot to me.:)
And you were right...it came from the most tender part of my soul...for my dad. He's the best ever!
I need to be on this site a lot more...like i used to be. I will be catching up with your blog soon Eric....and everyone elses's!!
xoxo
Linda