Dad Gone
The day he left.47 total reviews
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
How terrible, but you got a great poem out of the tragedy. Just the simple description of the front door slamming tells us everything, and then mention of "whatever's in that bottle" gives the reason.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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How terrible, but you got a great poem out of the tragedy. Just the simple description of the front door slamming tells us everything, and then mention of "whatever's in that bottle" gives the reason.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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So,etimes tjse things come to me out of a long ago memory. It was this time of year he left us and I usually think of him often this time of year.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from Gail Denham
Oh this is a sad sight for a child to see - a father stomping out - not even trying to hide his addiction. Too many kids are devastated by this leaving - this kind of problem.
Good poem
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Oh this is a sad sight for a child to see - a father stomping out - not even trying to hide his addiction. Too many kids are devastated by this leaving - this kind of problem.
Good poem
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much for the kind and comforting review, dear Gail.
Sending you my best today as well,
Sally xo
Comment from Gypsymooncat
I'm sure he would've discovered that no bottle would have anything in it that'd be more valuable than the life he left behind. It's so sad how addiction ruins so many lives, but sadder when it's the life of a little girl who simply wants her daddy to come home. You wrote this well, and I found myself feeling sad for that little girl. I hope that he eventually came back, or at least, became part of your life in a positive way. Great job!
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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I'm sure he would've discovered that no bottle would have anything in it that'd be more valuable than the life he left behind. It's so sad how addiction ruins so many lives, but sadder when it's the life of a little girl who simply wants her daddy to come home. You wrote this well, and I found myself feeling sad for that little girl. I hope that he eventually came back, or at least, became part of your life in a positive way. Great job!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind words, dear poet. It is very comforting.
No, my Dad remained out of my life for the most part and died after I married. My brothers, Rob and Mike, gave me away to be married and my family had never seen a photo until recently. I have his coloring?blonde hair and blue-grey eyes and I?m tall like him. I did have correspondence and visitation rights and would visit him in the Atlanta Rescue Mission where he lived from time to time. I was the only child to do so. I have forgiven him and prayed with him on the phone, as I am a Christian. He started attending services in the mission and had finally stopped drinking according to his reports. I just never saw the fruit of it as he died shortly after that. I was 20. I am happily married 44 years and have never had a hard drink. My promise to God.
See you my best today as always, Sal xo
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hi Sally. The picture that you've used with your poem is heartrending. The message in the poem is very touching and then I read your author's note, that personified the writing. It's a well written piece with a poigntant message. Z
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Hi Sally. The picture that you've used with your poem is heartrending. The message in the poem is very touching and then I read your author's note, that personified the writing. It's a well written piece with a poigntant message. Z
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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The picture looks just like me as a child.Thank you so much for the wonderful review and kind words, Z.
Sending you my best today as well,
Sally :+)
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Hey Sally. You're welcome. I hope you fared well after the hurricane. It is here in NC now.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your poignant poem, Sally. Your words speak volumes about the sadness and intensity of the situation. Your picture choice is perfect. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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You did a great job with your poignant poem, Sally. Your words speak volumes about the sadness and intensity of the situation. Your picture choice is perfect. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Thank you, dear Jan. Your kind words are so appreciated and needed.
Sending you my best today as well,
Sally xo
Comment from Diana L Crawford
I lost my father to suicide as a result of years cursed by alcohol. It kept him from knowing his kids here, and then he left a sister in California when she was about 4. Coming back here, we were now all grown with our own lives and had little time to see him and when you did, you wanted to leave soon because he would be drinking. Sadly, when he reached the day before his 50th B-Day, he took his life because I believe the guilt had finally overwhelmed him and he just could not stop. My sister here (different mom) has turned into the same over the last 10 years only worse. Addiction is a curse. xoxo
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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I lost my father to suicide as a result of years cursed by alcohol. It kept him from knowing his kids here, and then he left a sister in California when she was about 4. Coming back here, we were now all grown with our own lives and had little time to see him and when you did, you wanted to leave soon because he would be drinking. Sadly, when he reached the day before his 50th B-Day, he took his life because I believe the guilt had finally overwhelmed him and he just could not stop. My sister here (different mom) has turned into the same over the last 10 years only worse. Addiction is a curse. xoxo
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Alcohol is a terrible thing. I?m sorry to say, many of my family members have been ruined by it. I don?t drink at all and enjoy a full life. Sending you my best along with my condolences in your great loss, dear Diana.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxoxo
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Thank you and my condolences for your loss also! It?s hard to grown up loving a father who can?t really love you back. xoxo
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Sallyo
Your post about your dad leaving is well known about what a child's life is like when your dad prefers a bottle of booze than the feelings that a child has are so sad.
I know my dad was an alcoholic.
Gert
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Hello Sallyo
Your post about your dad leaving is well known about what a child's life is like when your dad prefers a bottle of booze than the feelings that a child has are so sad.
I know my dad was an alcoholic.
Gert
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Thank you for the sweet review and comforting words. I send them back to you and see you have Stan and much love surrounding your life now. It gives me a smile.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
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Hello Sally
Thank you for liking my review and you are so welcome.
Smiles to you.
Gert
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Alcohol is responsible for more heartache. They say 70% of all crime is committed by someone under the influence, the car accidetents and the devastated families and lives. I don't really understand why a party isn't fun unless every one is drunk. Why is that fun? Alcohol has touched my family too, my grandfather deserted his family as well. I have a niece who is an alcoholic and cousins. It is a horrible waste of a life. I'm so sorry you lost your father to it. Alcohol never did anyone any good except make someone rich.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Alcohol is responsible for more heartache. They say 70% of all crime is committed by someone under the influence, the car accidetents and the devastated families and lives. I don't really understand why a party isn't fun unless every one is drunk. Why is that fun? Alcohol has touched my family too, my grandfather deserted his family as well. I have a niece who is an alcoholic and cousins. It is a horrible waste of a life. I'm so sorry you lost your father to it. Alcohol never did anyone any good except make someone rich.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Yes, alcoholism is the devil. It robs of everything that is good. I?ve had many family members go down this path. It is heart wrenching. You gotta want something more than what?s in the bottle and you gotta want it with all that you are.
Sending you my best today as always, my friend. Thank you so much,
Sal xo
Comment from DonandVicki
A very sad poem that has been played out so many times in children's lives. The sad photograph that you chose to complement your poem is a real heart breaker.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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A very sad poem that has been played out so many times in children's lives. The sad photograph that you chose to complement your poem is a real heart breaker.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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It is heart breaking, my heart was broken for a long time. I am now healed but sad memories still haunt at times.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :+)
Comment from Sharon Haiste
Wow, this a powerful piece.
You've managed to say a whole lot in a few short words.
Well done and thank you for sharing this with us.
It's not easy to talk of these things, I know.
Sharon
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Wow, this a powerful piece.
You've managed to say a whole lot in a few short words.
Well done and thank you for sharing this with us.
It's not easy to talk of these things, I know.
Sharon
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and kind words, Sharon. It is so appreciated and needed.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo