Today is a poignant day. It never changes. Its always 6 days after my birthday. The day my dad left forever. His thin hands were enveloped in mine- the day he said ‘goodbye ‘.
Forever
my thoughts with you as ever
One foot before the other
steps ever lighter
because you loved me so
only as a dad loved his daughter
carrying me in your bosom
Me, holding your hand
until you breathed your last
Forever
©Vivian Zems
Smell The Coffee 
January 17, 2018 at 8:24 pm
We never forget do we. Grief is such a roller coaster of a ride but always the memories of the good times we had with our parents enables us to move forward knowing they would want us to live. Beautiful tribute Vivian.
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January 18, 2018 at 12:52 am
Thanks Michael. Your words are a boon to my spirit.
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January 18, 2018 at 12:52 am
I’ve dealt with a similar situation 😀
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January 18, 2018 at 12:54 am
I thought so. My thoughts are with you too.
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January 17, 2018 at 9:30 pm
To die is different from what anyone supposed, and luckier. — Walt Whitman
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January 19, 2018 at 9:51 am
A great quote 🙂
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January 17, 2018 at 10:35 pm
Much love, Vivian. Anniversaries like this are tough. You penned a moving memorial!
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January 18, 2018 at 12:46 am
Thanks, Frank!
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January 18, 2018 at 12:48 am
You’re welcome, Vivian! The anniversary of my father’s death passed a month and three days ago. With you all the way!
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January 18, 2018 at 12:57 am
Wow, my thoughts are with you too. It’s always good to mark it…. to show that they mattered.
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January 18, 2018 at 12:57 am
Indeed! 🙂
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January 18, 2018 at 3:11 am
I’m with you. No birthday, but I think the same anniversary. Or close enough. And it was my dad, too. But twelve years ago.
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January 18, 2018 at 7:54 pm
Best wishes Vivian, for your blog and writing passion. This is my first visit to your blog and I am very impressed. Take Care.
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January 18, 2018 at 8:02 pm
Thanks Karen! A pleasure to see you here😊
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January 19, 2018 at 11:58 am
A beautiful, loving tribute to your Dad 😊💛
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January 19, 2018 at 7:38 pm
💙😊
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January 21, 2018 at 7:07 pm
We never forget that moment or where we were when our parents left us. Thank God for the memories that keep us going – the happy times and all the love they gave us. You are in my thoughts Vivian. My parents anniversaries are both in January and I’ll always remember.
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January 21, 2018 at 10:10 pm
Wow, I can’t fathom how it feels to lose both parents. My thoughts are with you too. And thank you for your comments 🙂
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