Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Sorry for your loss, Dean. It's good that you have fond memories of your Dad. Many people are not that fortunate. I like your dedication here to your father. the rhymes are particularly wonderful. Bless you, my friend. Bob

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 30-May-2018

Hello, Bob.
I don't believe you ever completely get over the loss of a parent, a child, a beloved member of your family, and even a pet sometimes.
I recall every dog my parents had when we were growing up, and every dog I've had the pleasure of owning since.
Although I'm not so sure I own Gidget, my old grumpy Chihuahua.
My kids and family claim that Gidget owns me, and they're probably right.
Thank you for your kind condolences, Bob.
I sincerely appreciate your review.
~DeanO

reply by Mastery on 30-May-2018

Bless you and yours during this trying time, my friend. Bob

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. That's another thing we have in common. My father was born in the small town of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. He too was an honorable man. He didn't drink or smoke. He was my hero.

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 30-May-2018

Thanks very much, Tom.
Sandy Hook? That's where the school shooting took place awhile back, right?
I'll bet your dad was turning over in his grave when that tragedy occurred.
My dad never drank or smoked a day in his life, at least none that I ever heard of or saw.
He was very much against them both and he hated me wearing a beard.
I have a goatee and it incensed him to no end that I refused to shave it off.
"Look, son. Everyone I've ever known and worked with who had a beard was a little bit weird," he'd say. "You look like the Devil himself with that thing on your face."
Dad had his funny little quirks.
But don't we all?
Much obliged for the kind words, Tom.
Take care...
~Dean

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

Dear Dean, I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your dad who I'm sure is looking down and continues to be very proud of you. On Golden Pond is a perfect accompanyment to listen to while reading this tribute to your dad.

Well done my friend
Blessings and comfort
Janet

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018

Thank you very much for reading, Janet, and for the six stars as well.
Sorry for the delay in responding.
With my dad passing away recently I've fallen a bit behind.
It's not that I don't appreciate your input because I do.
It's just been a little crazy around here lately.
Thanks so much again.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Dean, I am so sorry for your loss my friend. You wrote a truly beautiful poem for him. A very good scripture. You used very beautiful imagery like you always do. May God comfort you during this time! love, Teri

It's so nice to see a post by you. Please come back soon again my friend. We all miss you!

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 30-May-2018

Thanks, Teri.
I'd like to think we all go that way when the Lord comes to call us Home.
We just drop our nets, shake off this Earthly realm and go with Him. As my dad loved fishing more than just about any other extracurricular activity I can think of, I could picture him flinging his hand-held fish net into the lake the taking Jesus by the hand.
It's comforting to think of his passing that way. That's why I chose that particular verse.
God bless, and thanks again for reading.
~Dean

Comment from Chrissy710

Exceptional

Oh Dean how absolutely beautiful your true poetic ability has shone through in this terrific tribute to your Dad. This made me cry and I send you my sympathies and a hug as losing ones dad is so hard and this poem is written from your heart and bears such a love shared between you both . One of your best from a son he would have been very proud of Cheers Christine

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018

Thank you very much for reading, Christine, and for the six stars as well.
Sorry for the delay in responding.
With my dad passing away recently I've fallen a bit behind.
It's not that I don't appreciate your input because I do.
It's just been a little crazy around here lately.
Thanks so much again.

reply by Chrissy710 on 23-Jun-2018

Hi Dean, Losing a Dad is so hard and I still miss mine terribly but I know he is always here some where He was a beautiful poet and an inspiration to me as a writer also so we shared this special gift and Maybe now his hand still guides mine Cheers Christine

reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018

My dad wasn't a writer, Christine, but boy, could he whittle!
That man could build anything out of wood too. He was very talented in those ways.
Thanks again.
~Dean

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Exceptional

Hi Dean, as I started reading this I thought, this is not in Dean's style. Then I found out - so sorry to hear about your Dad. You have written a beautiful poem for him and your author notes are great. For your Dad, a lovely man, I give a 6. Not the best of times for you at the moment. Keep smiling as your Dad would want you to. Best wishes Dorothy xx

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018

Thank you very much for reading, Dorothy, and for the six stars as well.
Sorry for the delay in responding.
With my dad passing away recently I've fallen a bit behind.
It's not that I don't appreciate your input because I do.
It's just been a little crazy around here lately.
Thanks so much again.

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father, Dean. I hope you and the others who loved him, and were loved by him, are doing OK.

This is a well-written and moving tribute which celebrates the special father-son bond. I'm sure he'd be -- again-- most proud.

Craig

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 30-May-2018

Thanks, Craig.
My dad was my real American hero and a great role model for not only me and my two younger brothers, but everyone who knew him.
He's at peace now and I'm grateful I had a strong relationship with dad well into my adult years.
Many aren't that fortunate.
Take care, and thanks again for your kind comments & condolences.
~Dean

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Exceptional

A very well-written tribute to your father and his riches he gifted to you. The gifts he gave to you is priceless, there is not enough money on earth that can buy these precious gems.

NS: My sincere condolences on your father's passing. It is the second time today I received bad news that made me cry. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018

Thank you very much for reading, Sandra, and for the six stars as well.
Sorry for the delay in responding.
With my dad passing away recently I've fallen a bit behind.
It's not that I don't appreciate your input because I do.
It's just been a little crazy around here lately.
Thanks so much again.

Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

Dean this is a wonderful tribute to your father. Sounds a lot like my dad.
A man who loved his family and his life.
The rhyme here was outstanding as was the meter. But the best part of this poem was the gratitude expressed by a son who had a wonderful father. And I bet was equally proud of his son.

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
I appreciate the read & your review.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from JanPerry

Excellent

I'm sorry for your loss. Death and grief which follows is inevitable.
I hope you can recover soon. You are going through such a rough patch lately, with heavy losses all round.
I wish you the very best.

Jan. Xxx

 Comment Written 30-May-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks.
I appreciate the read & your review.
Take care,
~Dean