I follow the road
of my father’s voice
journey with him
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My Da always told me that he had to walk 5 miles to school every day, but that it was only three miles back home when school let out for the day (because of his joy at being out?) . I could never, ever have told this tale as well as you have, though, with such beauty and tenderness and love.
God...this is just such a beautiful poem. So tender! A love poem for your Dad! It's an amazing tour de force! And I know it is not a sad poem but it's beauty made me cry. All the times intertwining with him as the little boy and you the little boy hearing him tell of being a little boy...it's such a celebration of him and your love for him! It bursts the heart and overfloods the banks. Simply stunning! Wow! love Dee Dee
Oh my.... this is absolutely 'awesome', sorry for my leaning to that word but it is Donall. Awesome penning. I love it. HG: -) xx
'as it wanders barefoot through my tears & memory.' unforgettable - barefoot wandering through tears...i cannot find my shoes, too... as if i walked barefoot through all - it is so very well penned...