My Dad and I

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My dad loves to give gifts. He bought me a gold ring when I turned eleven, and had my name engraved on it. Also a gold cross necklace after my mother passed away. (Unfortunately both stolen because South Africa).

On Sunday mornings he would play his music, and cook breakfast. His favorite was Rod Stewart. We always had his music playing in the house. At one point I think he must have had the worlds largest ‘record’ selection. He loves dogs, and has two, Chico and Coco.

My hand and four of my fingers are the exact same size as his. If I hold my hand against his the only one that is different is the middle finger, he has a longer middle finger.

He is always very happy to hear from me when we speak. And hearing his voice is comforting to me.

Zigzagged

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Pulling
To the right
I’m going my way
Alone

Pushing
To the left
You’re going your way
Alone

Crossing
One another
The distance between us
Separates

Child

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Once there was a little boy
He was my pride and joy
That little boy has grown
A man now fills his place –
Sweet child was mine on loan

Perfection

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IMHO, pink hydrangea is perfect. Right up there with a red rose in bloom.

https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/perfection/

Believe in Yourself

My hero told me today
Believe in yourself

For there is only one of you
And know that you can do
The things you want to do

So I heed his advice
And know that I can do
Anything I want to do

Church Bells

Church bells in the city
Ring out so clear
Sounding out loud
Declaring to all the world
That Friday night
Upon us, is here

As sure as the sun will rise
Days will turn to night
Until we are faced
With the comfort and grace
Of church bells chiming
In the city, once more

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Insomnia

Night escapes
Like water slipping through my fingers
Every second drawing morning closer
And pushing time away and yet
I cannot sleep for my mind
Is not at rest

Chained

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Fighting feelings
Battles betrayed
Romancing Romeo
Wish he had stayed

Fingers twitching
Itching to write
Hand stays chained
He was never my knight

Song of Heaven

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From depths of despair
My heart cries out

When all is hopeless
I find my hope

My tears are dried
My joy returns

Songs of praise
Sound loud and true

I sink to my knees
My Lord, my God –

I Love Thee!