My name is destyn and I am 12 almost 13. My birthday is in October and I am in foster care. My dad is trying so hard to hide his pain, it's not really working. Me and my mom always talk about it. He really likes to build and fix things, and when he does it makes him look so happy but under all that "happiness" there is really a man fighting for his kids and slowly falling apart. I am so scared of losing the real happy him when i get home. I know he is falling apart. And I know he is going to see this so... I LOVE YOU DADDY HEART -N -SOUL!
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Oh Pat, another brilliant poem! As always, you've said it all. Growing old is a pain...
Love and best wishes,
Ann
Lovely idea - how I wish I could have my husband back again - just for tonight...
Best wishes,
Ann
I actually heard of a situation similar to this by a close friend in her mid 80's now regarding her brother's death in the Korean war.
What was told her parents was much watered down from what happened.
My friend found the truth many years later through eye witness connections that witnessed his death.
He was brave. It is just that his parents were not told the horrible way he died.
My friend never told her parents, either.
Better off that way, I think.
This poem is very thought provoking.
The poet (deceased) was a critical thinker.
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Lovely to read that well known poem yet again. It makes me smile and also want to clap - it's such a great poem. Oh wow, imagine being like that - whilst I hide, Maya she does nothing but rise! Ann
This poem should be shouted from the rooftops. Oh for worldwide peace. We have enough problems with climate change, we do not need wars. Well done writing it Beryl. Best wishes, Ann.
Virginia, I was incredibly touched by your comments. It's so special when someone really appreciates what the death of a husband of nearly 60 years means. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Very best wishes, Ann.
Thank you so much Peggy, I grateful for the teacher who got the class to write an anthology of verse. I still have the book of poems I wrote back them, have been writing poetry ever since... Beryl Edmonds
This is a truly beautiful and poignant poem. I'm so thankful for your ability to write through the pain and share such beautiful memories. I am sorry for your profound loss and wish you many blessings as you continue your journey.
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