True Riches
A Poem dedicated to the best father a son could have...54 total reviews
Comment from WildWithWords
Thanks for asking/allowing me to check out this Dean.
Lovely poem about your dad. I wouldn't presume to offer advice on an award winner like this. After just a week and some days back following 10 years away from FanStory, I'm still finding my feet again. Well done with this one though. It says everything it ever needed to say and does it in style.
We guys sometimes don't "get around to" saying all the things we want to to our fathers, then one day they aren't there to say it to. That realization of having missed my chance hurt when I lost my father to brain cancer in 2006.
Dad was a champion footballer in his youth (Australian Rules Football for Footscray Bulldogs, Melbourne , Australia) and served on the Australian naval flagship HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Dad's ship was at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945, at which time he had already served almost 2.5 years at war and had just turned 18 yo. Yep. He signed up (parental consent) aged 15. My hero.
We move on and learn from it.
I reviewed "True Riches" while I was here (no skin off my nose - people are too loathe to do something for nothing nowadays). I'm now off to review another one of yours which I spotted and particularly liked. Stay tuned.
Bill (WildWithWords)
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
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Thanks for asking/allowing me to check out this Dean.
Lovely poem about your dad. I wouldn't presume to offer advice on an award winner like this. After just a week and some days back following 10 years away from FanStory, I'm still finding my feet again. Well done with this one though. It says everything it ever needed to say and does it in style.
We guys sometimes don't "get around to" saying all the things we want to to our fathers, then one day they aren't there to say it to. That realization of having missed my chance hurt when I lost my father to brain cancer in 2006.
Dad was a champion footballer in his youth (Australian Rules Football for Footscray Bulldogs, Melbourne , Australia) and served on the Australian naval flagship HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Dad's ship was at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945, at which time he had already served almost 2.5 years at war and had just turned 18 yo. Yep. He signed up (parental consent) aged 15. My hero.
We move on and learn from it.
I reviewed "True Riches" while I was here (no skin off my nose - people are too loathe to do something for nothing nowadays). I'm now off to review another one of yours which I spotted and particularly liked. Stay tuned.
Bill (WildWithWords)
Comment Written 04-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
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My father was my true hero, Bill.
He was not only an excellent father but a true role model that our entire family looked up to.
He is and will always be sorely missed.
Thanks so much for reading my tribute to Dad.
It is greatly appreciated.
~Dean
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh, Dean, I'm so terribly sorry you lost your dad. I know just how you feel. This poem is a wonderful tribute to your father, and the love you had for him pours out of your words. You were both lucky, you for having a father as wonderful as he was, and he for having a wonderful son who never let him down. Those nights fishing with your father, are priceless, worth more than all the gold in the world. Keep those memories coming, they will help you through the weeks and months ahead. Big hugs, my friend. xxxx
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
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Oh, Dean, I'm so terribly sorry you lost your dad. I know just how you feel. This poem is a wonderful tribute to your father, and the love you had for him pours out of your words. You were both lucky, you for having a father as wonderful as he was, and he for having a wonderful son who never let him down. Those nights fishing with your father, are priceless, worth more than all the gold in the world. Keep those memories coming, they will help you through the weeks and months ahead. Big hugs, my friend. xxxx
Comment Written 05-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
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Thanks, Sandra.
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a terrific send up for your father, Dean. It's a great connection between fathers and sons, when it's positive and fulfilling. So sorry for your loss. Glad you had him for a good long time.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018
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This is a terrific send up for your father, Dean. It's a great connection between fathers and sons, when it's positive and fulfilling. So sorry for your loss. Glad you had him for a good long time.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much for reading, Bill, 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 barbara.wilkey
My prayers are with you and your family. I lost my dad two years ago and I still miss him today. I completely understand what your poem says and means.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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My prayers are with you and your family. I lost my dad two years ago and I still miss him today. I completely understand what your poem says and means.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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Sorry for your loss, Barb.
Thanks for the kind condolences.
Take care.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Dean
Ah and a sigh to your thoughts about your Dad
I picked out part of a stanza that reminded me of my dad-"Son, don't be sorry
for dreaming on a cloud.
Gert
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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Hello Dean
Ah and a sigh to your thoughts about your Dad
I picked out part of a stanza that reminded me of my dad-"Son, don't be sorry
for dreaming on a cloud.
Gert
Comment Written 02-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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Thanks for reading, Gert.
I appreciate your kind condolences.
Take care.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A beautiful tribute to your Dad, Dean and it is so true, it is true our really worth and blessings are in our family, and it sounds like that's what your Dad knew. Lovely memories to hold with you always. Thanks for sharing with us,
cheers to you,
valda
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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A beautiful tribute to your Dad, Dean and it is so true, it is true our really worth and blessings are in our family, and it sounds like that's what your Dad knew. Lovely memories to hold with you always. Thanks for sharing with us,
cheers to you,
valda
Comment Written 02-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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Thanks.
Cheers to you as well, Valda.
Comment from barkingdog
I'm so sorry for your loss, Dean.
You father must have been a wonderful inspiration in your life by the quotes you attribute to him.
Bless you, my friend.
:) ellen
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Dean.
You father must have been a wonderful inspiration in your life by the quotes you attribute to him.
Bless you, my friend.
:) ellen
Comment Written 02-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much for reading, Ellen, 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 w.j.debi
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Dean. It is awesome that you had a close and loving relationship with your father. That is anpreciou gift. He sounds like the kind of father every kid dreams of: loving, kind and proud of his boy.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018
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I am sorry to hear of your loss, Dean. It is awesome that you had a close and loving relationship with your father. That is anpreciou gift. He sounds like the kind of father every kid dreams of: loving, kind and proud of his boy.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much for reading, Debi, 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.
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It is understandable, Dean. You take care.
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
What a loving tribute! It's obvious from all you say that you were very close. I'm not going to nitpick such a heartfelt poem. Suffice to say, your poetry touches me and I like the structured form. Good meter and rhyme. Thanks for sharing. Cowboy.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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What a loving tribute! It's obvious from all you say that you were very close. I'm not going to nitpick such a heartfelt poem. Suffice to say, your poetry touches me and I like the structured form. Good meter and rhyme. Thanks for sharing. Cowboy.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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Thanks.
Much obliged for the R&R.
~Dean
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You're welcome. Cowboy
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is an awesome poem that speaks so highly of your dad. I'm sure that he feels special and loved knowing how much he was highly thought of, appreciated, and loved. I like everything about this Dean! I'm sorry for your loss. May the Prince of Peace give you and yours comfort and Peace in your time of mourning. Great job and well done!
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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This is an awesome poem that speaks so highly of your dad. I'm sure that he feels special and loved knowing how much he was highly thought of, appreciated, and loved. I like everything about this Dean! I'm sorry for your loss. May the Prince of Peace give you and yours comfort and Peace in your time of mourning. Great job and well done!
Comment Written 01-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018
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Thanks.
I appreciate the R&R.
~Dean