dad
Dad (later 70’s early 80’s)
Everywhere I look I see traces of my dad
but never so much as in the truck he left behind
And although I know I’ll never forget him
or who he was or what he looked liked because
he’s captured in photographs
It is most obvious in the truck he left behind
Maybe that is why I never moved these little traces of my dad,
the bottle of motor oil, his notebook with his hand-written notes
his hat – his tools – his jacket – his gloves
Because every time I get in the truck
I am enveloped by traces and the scent of my dad
and it is as if he never left me behind
If I sit still and quiet,
closing my eyes in the hush
I can almost see his hand on the steering wheel
and almost hear him say “Let’s stop at Hardy’s for a biscuit.”
These traces of my dad.
Maybe that’s why I never removed these traces of my dad
they remind me that he was just here
these traces of my dad
I still miss him
His stone
2008 © Nan C Loyd
Unforgettable, dad’s favorite song for my Mom
You are very talented. I know your dad is proud of you.
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Your dad must have been an awesome guy to inspire such a beautiful poem!
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Your dad must have been an awesome guy to inspire such a beautiful poem!
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I love this song. Your dad sure was a handsome guy! I really enjoyed your poem. It toched my heart.
I love this song. Your dad sure was a handsome guy! I really enjoyed your poem. It toched my heart.
Oh Nan this is so poignant. I can see you sitting there waiting to hear his voice again. This was very powerful and makes me realize that I need to really appreciate my dad while he is here.
Oh Nan this is so poignant. I can see you sitting there waiting to hear his voice again. This was very powerful and makes me realize that I need to really appreciate my dad while he is here.
Nan, so so so tender, beautiful, lovely. so so so. xxxx
Nan, so so so tender, beautiful, lovely. so so so. xxxx
Just beautiful Nan!
Just beautiful Nan!