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A Dad

June 18, 2012
By AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers


Anyone can be a father,
It’s not that hard to do.
But a dad on the other hand,
Takes a special person just like you.

You’re eyes were two gleaming stars,
This matched your snow-white smile,
And you always had to look your best,
You had such a dashing style.

I see you in every plant,
Every flower, grass stem, and tree,
Because of how you loved gardening,
How it brought you serenity.

Remember swimming every day
If it was warm enough outside?
Remember making those whirl pools,
Then letting them take us for a ride?

Your paintings cover the walls,
So I can see them every day.
This helps me hold my head up higher,
And know it’s going to be ok.

Its way too much for words,
But I’ll at least attempt to tell,
How I loved you so much.
When you died my world fell.

I love you to the moon and back.
Multiply that times 5.
And that amount of love never changed,
Although you are no longer alive


The author's comments:
This is dedicated to my dad who committed suicide July 10, 2009. I love you daddy!

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on Mar. 31 2014 at 5:49 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

Thank you so much! I would really appreciate it if you could share it for me and get other's to read it. I'd be happy to do the same for one of your pieces.

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:37 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

Thank you @Queen. I appreciate your comment soooo much!

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:36 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

I appreciate your comment. Thank you and I'm glad you could feel the emotion I put into this.

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:35 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

<3 thank you very much. It always makes me smile when I read comments like yours. I know my dad would be proud and to hear your words is just the cherry on top. Thank you again.

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:34 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

It was a really good poem. And thanks!

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:33 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

It was a bit of a struggle, because I had so much emotions mixing at the same time. Thank you so much though.

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:31 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

:) Thank you. Yeah, we can relate. Can't we? Miss talking to you!!!

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:30 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

Your words mean so much to me! All I can do is ask that you share this with more people. My goal is to get it published. <3 Again, thank you.

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:29 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

Thank you. I love hearing your opinions and it's an honor to have this many people care.

on Apr. 15 2013 at 3:28 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

Thank you so much! Please share with your friends.

on Mar. 11 2013 at 5:39 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

Thanks! I'm doing my best

Armyj13 SILVER said...
on Mar. 11 2013 at 5:36 pm
Armyj13 SILVER, Traskwood, Arkansas
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Favorite Quote:
The only easy day; was yesterday.

This poem is amazing. Keep your head up!

on Mar. 7 2013 at 10:40 pm
deepoceanblue PLATINUM, Syracuse, Utah
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on Mar. 7 2013 at 10:38 pm
deepoceanblue PLATINUM, Syracuse, Utah
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Awesome poem :) It reminds me a lot of one I wrote. :)

on Mar. 5 2013 at 5:44 pm
Becky12321 BRONZE, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
3 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
Be careful who you love because they just might break your heart.

I'm literally about to cry soo beautiful  

necci SILVER said...
on Dec. 27 2012 at 5:50 pm
necci SILVER, Denver, Colorado
8 articles 0 photos 45 comments

Favorite Quote:
-Women are many things to humans, but the one thing they are not is dominated by men.
-If a single act of hate can do so much damage, what can a single act of kindness do?

amazing thats is a very true poem  

on Dec. 27 2012 at 4:33 pm
AriannaNicole PLATINUM, Palmyra, Missouri
49 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.
Joyce A. Myers

Thank you so much! You have been so helpful, and I appreciate it! I owe you.

on Dec. 24 2012 at 2:29 pm
Ginga-Ninga GOLD, N/A, Minnesota
13 articles 3 photos 44 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never Question Yourself. If someone tells you to change, stay exactly who you are. No one should ever try to change you.

Truly amazing, and so horrid to here the world is not perfect....sadly.... I hope I can get it out there for you... you are loved as he watches you grow and shine from above.

LunaLives GOLD said...
on Sep. 19 2012 at 5:42 pm
LunaLives GOLD, South Bend, Indiana
17 articles 0 photos 237 comments

Favorite Quote:
Because I can!-Me "Life is a choice and death is a decision"-Lil Wayne

I love how you said your love couldnt be put into words but you tried anyway. You did a phenominal job!

on Sep. 1 2012 at 5:02 pm
MadisonGrace SILVER, Nowhere, Oregon
7 articles 1 photo 43 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everything is okay in the end,
if its not okay it's not the end."
"Be who you are and say how you feel because if someone matters they dont mind and if someone minds they dont matter"
"If God brings you to it he will bring you through it!"

This is so sad but i love it and can feel a tiny piece of how you feel even though i have never experienced a parent die. I love the details. and Im sorry about your dad.