LuLu's Petals: tucked away treasure

Saturday, April 05, 2008

tucked away treasure

I didn't have time to get to know you dad
angels hastily flew you away
small faded photograph in my wallet
your soft smile comforts me each day

sunday scribblings

14 comments:

paisley said...: that is so sweet lucy... sometimes we can love them more as "just a photograph" as there was never any ill words between is......; 4/05/2008 11:05 PM
aMus said...: that was so poignant...that's a treasure indeed!

*hugs...; 4/05/2008 11:35 PM
Giggles said...: Very sweet!...An abundance of love in just a few simple words. Beautifully done.

Hugs Sherrie; 4/05/2008 11:39 PM
Granny Smith said...: Such a sweet poem! And a talisman to carry with you always.; 4/05/2008 11:42 PM
Forgetfulone said...: What a sweet poem in remembrence of your dad. I wish you'd had longer to know him.; 4/06/2008 3:13 AM
anthonynorth said...: I lost my mother when I was young, so I feel the poignancy of this.; 4/06/2008 5:55 AM
GreenishLady said...: That's a lovely little tribute. I love the "angels hastily flew you away" line. What a comfort it is to think of a death in that way.; 4/06/2008 8:46 AM
Tammy Brierly said...: What touching poem Lucy! XXOO; 4/06/2008 12:59 PM
Tumblewords: said...: Superb! Makes me tearful, though! Superb!; 4/06/2008 4:30 PM
Anonymous said...: Just beautiful. I love the concept of angels flying him away!; 4/06/2008 5:02 PM
Devil Mood said...: When things are said in such a heartfelt way, there's no beautiful or less beautiful...there's truth :) Truth is above all.; 4/06/2008 8:26 PM
rel said...: Lucy,
A thousand words in a nut shell!
You've given us a crystal clear photograph.
rel; 4/06/2008 9:03 PM
myrtle beached whale said...: Nice tribute to your dad. So many don't even know who their dad is. At least you have a photo. You don't have to go on Maury and have a DNA test.; 4/08/2008 1:19 PM
daisies said...: such a very lovely poem full of rich meaning, xo; 4/08/2008 4:43 PM