Proud to Be His Daughter
Admirable in every way58 total reviews
Comment from GWHARGIS
Oh, Rachelle, this made me cry. Actually tears. I have been thinking about my parents a lot these past few months. I have my father's color blindness and love of silly humor. I have my mother's sharp and salty sense of humor. This goes to show no matter how old you are, we will never stop loving and missing our parents. Beautiful, Rachelle, just beautiful. Gretchen
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Oh, Rachelle, this made me cry. Actually tears. I have been thinking about my parents a lot these past few months. I have my father's color blindness and love of silly humor. I have my mother's sharp and salty sense of humor. This goes to show no matter how old you are, we will never stop loving and missing our parents. Beautiful, Rachelle, just beautiful. Gretchen
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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It's true; there is at least one thing a day that can trigger a memory. Thank you for this fabulous review. You always know exactly what to write. xoxox
Comment from Mrs. KT
Yes, Rachelle, you most assuredly still make your father proud.
What a beautiful poetic tribute to a man, who if I didn't know better, sounds like a clone of my own beloved father: a man of integrity, humility, compassion - a role model for the ages. I, too, "treasure" all he bestowed, and I still do when I look at my own two children and know how proud he would be of them as their father and I are.
I smiled at your Author's Notes because my father also drove me to piano lessons for years, and while I so enjoyed the lessons, I truly coveted the time my father and I were able to spend together.
The last stanza of your moving poem, deeply resonates with me, for the silence reigning since my father's death echoes loudly every day...
Thank you for sharing!
fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Yes, Rachelle, you most assuredly still make your father proud.
What a beautiful poetic tribute to a man, who if I didn't know better, sounds like a clone of my own beloved father: a man of integrity, humility, compassion - a role model for the ages. I, too, "treasure" all he bestowed, and I still do when I look at my own two children and know how proud he would be of them as their father and I are.
I smiled at your Author's Notes because my father also drove me to piano lessons for years, and while I so enjoyed the lessons, I truly coveted the time my father and I were able to spend together.
The last stanza of your moving poem, deeply resonates with me, for the silence reigning since my father's death echoes loudly every day...
Thank you for sharing!
fondly,
diane
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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I knew you would so get this poem, Diane. It's obvious why we are kindred spirits. xoxo
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the A poem About a Man contest. What a lovely tribute to your father. He sounds like my own dad. He could be tough and expecting but only for my own good and growth. He was loving and attentive. You were blessed. Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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An excellent entry for the A poem About a Man contest. What a lovely tribute to your father. He sounds like my own dad. He could be tough and expecting but only for my own good and growth. He was loving and attentive. You were blessed. Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Exactly. I raised my child the same way because I like the job he did. Thank you for the validation, Marilyn. xoxo
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem is such a beautiful tribute to your dad! It is so heartfelt. And so beautifully written! Your words carry so much warmth. And that last stanza hit hard - it's so full of love. I have no doubt he would be incredibly proud of you!
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Your poem is such a beautiful tribute to your dad! It is so heartfelt. And so beautifully written! Your words carry so much warmth. And that last stanza hit hard - it's so full of love. I have no doubt he would be incredibly proud of you!
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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I hope you're right, Michael. I appreciate the kind words and the understanding xoxox
Comment from Tom Horonzy
What a wonderful person your dad had been and he commitment for you could not be denied
So few pops would do so much and in turn just like your friend from last week taught you guiding principals
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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What a wonderful person your dad had been and he commitment for you could not be denied
So few pops would do so much and in turn just like your friend from last week taught you guiding principals
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Yes, you're right. I met Ann (my friend from last week) when my father was dying from cancer. There's no way that was a coincidence. The higher powers knew I would not be okay without Daddy, so Ann was bestowed upon my life.
Thank you for this review, which touched me very much. xoxo
Comment from Mark D. R.
Rachelle,
A very nice tribute to your beloved Dad. I played the accordion for 2-3 years before I was a teen, but had no talent to continue. Neither of my parents had any musical background. But just as you described they inspired me too!
Nice family memories you shared with us.
Mark
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Rachelle,
A very nice tribute to your beloved Dad. I played the accordion for 2-3 years before I was a teen, but had no talent to continue. Neither of my parents had any musical background. But just as you described they inspired me too!
Nice family memories you shared with us.
Mark
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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The accordion fascinates me, but I've never tried it. Thank you for this fun review. xo
Comment from Carol Clark2
What a nice tribute to your father! I'm sure he's still very proud of you. It sounds like he held you to high standards, and had a very good understanding of your capabilities. You're fortunate to have enjoyed his presence and wisdom. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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What a nice tribute to your father! I'm sure he's still very proud of you. It sounds like he held you to high standards, and had a very good understanding of your capabilities. You're fortunate to have enjoyed his presence and wisdom. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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I feel very special and fortunate to have been given a dad like him. Thank you for your beautiful review here, Carol. So sweet and heartwarming to read. xoxo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is so touching Rachelle that I am so glad that I have a six for you. Your words are well rhymed and metered, but most of all they are truthful, honest and from the heart, I do believe you have a steely strength in you and that you do recognise fair play and integrity. A fine write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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This is so touching Rachelle that I am so glad that I have a six for you. Your words are well rhymed and metered, but most of all they are truthful, honest and from the heart, I do believe you have a steely strength in you and that you do recognise fair play and integrity. A fine write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Your words feel like a beautiful symphony to me, Dolly. Thank you for saying everything I needed to hear tonight. And thank you for the extra sparkler, as well. I appreciate your generosity and kindness more than you can imagine. xoxo
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You are most welcome Rachelle, well deserved x
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
I love this gift to your father's memory. He sounds like a wonderful dad. I loved my father like you do, and I miss his voice in my ear, for he's been in heaven for 33 years, but I still hear him in my heart.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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I love this gift to your father's memory. He sounds like a wonderful dad. I loved my father like you do, and I miss his voice in my ear, for he's been in heaven for 33 years, but I still hear him in my heart.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Mine's been gone forty-three. He held on for the birth of my daughter, though. He was responsible and conscientious even in the final stages of lung cancer. That's the way dads were built back then.
Thank you for the understanding and affirming review. It means a lot to me. xoxox
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
We inherit the physical features of the generations before us, but who we really are comes from time spent with parents and siblings. I think all those hours in the car with your daddy helped to mold the person that you are; it sounds like a "mini-me" of your pops.
I'm sorry you lost him, but I'm so happy that you have him living inside your heart, for it manifests itself in your life every day.
Of course, he's proud of you still, and he'd be touched by this sweet poem. Don't you agree?
Thanks for sharing your dad with us, Rachelle.
xoxo
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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We inherit the physical features of the generations before us, but who we really are comes from time spent with parents and siblings. I think all those hours in the car with your daddy helped to mold the person that you are; it sounds like a "mini-me" of your pops.
I'm sorry you lost him, but I'm so happy that you have him living inside your heart, for it manifests itself in your life every day.
Of course, he's proud of you still, and he'd be touched by this sweet poem. Don't you agree?
Thanks for sharing your dad with us, Rachelle.
xoxo
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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I was eight months pregnant last time I saw him. I visited him in the hospital in Reno, where he and my mother had moved to retire. Before I left for the airport to return home, I gave him a four-page letter telling him why I adored him so and how much I appreciated all he'd bestowed in the way of my positive personality traits. My mother said it made him cry, and he told her, "This touches me very much." He died two weeks later, having hung on until Leah was born. *sighhh*
Thank you for your beautiful review, Pam.
xoxox
