He Left Us
He left us his roses and hydrangeas,
and his garden with zucchini,
but he forgot to take the old wheelbarrow,
and he forgot the bocci ball court.
He left his mother’s crucifix on my wall,
his watch in the top dresser drawer,
the Balsamic vinegar in the cupboard,
but he forgot to take his Gallo Burgundy.
He left in each of us his love of family,
his teary-eyed sentimentality, and he left
the aches and pains of his earthly body,
but he forgot to take his spray paint, and
his love of convertibles with the top down.
He left the wife he loved so faithfully,
the family and neighbors who miss him so,
and the unconditional love; but he
forgot the collection of nude calendars,
and he forgot to take his twinkle.
I know – I have it!
I thank God that my daddy and I had such a wonderful relationship. I am so grateful for Dad’s unconditional love and warm hugs. This photo was taken in the early 1960s when I was in college… home for Father’s Day weekend.
And here is my dad with Mom, “the wife he loved so faithfully,” at their 30th anniversary, back in 1968. Can you see the twinkle is his eye? He and Mom were married for nearly 60 years before he died in 1998.
Happy Father’s Day to my dear hubby, Bob, father of our children, Ty & DeAna. In this photo, he was enjoying a day out on the Madison River last year on Father’s Day weekend. The weather prevented us from getting out today, but the fish are waiting. We’ll get out there soon.
Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there.
How will you spend YOUR day?
In another couple decades, when Bob & I leave this earth,
his poem will look far different from my dad’s.
Parts may be the same, because
he will leave his unconditional love
in the hearts of all who know him, but
other parts will be quite a contrast:
no Gallo Burgundy for him!
And he won’t leave his Runquist Wines behind… no way!!
It will all have been consumed…
(Sante’ – as we “prost” in Switzerland)
Enjoy your Father’s Day.
See ya tomorrow.
Hugs, JanBeek
Comments on: "He Left Us" (21)
Happy happy Father’s, daddy!!!! I hope you spoil him today, momma! I will call for sure. Have an awesome day! 😘
Thank you, DeDe. What a beautiful opportunity to video talk with you. Love you so much! 💕
A beautiful post, Jan. I love the poem. 😀 I did see the twinkle in your dad’s eyes and yes, he certainly left it in yours. 💖
Thank you, Lesley.
How lovely 😊
Thank you. What did your dad leave behind (if he has left earth)?
My father passed away in 2009, from pancreatic cancer 😢
Here is a small snapshot of his life….
https://alienblob.com/2015/10/05/
😊
Wow! What an interesting life your dad lived! And how wonderful that you were privileged to share so many unusual adventures with him. <3 Sounds like quite a terrific guy! <3
Thank you so much.
He was quite a remarkable father 😊
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I can see that. Thank you for sharing so eloquently about him.
Thank you! That was beautiful!
I appreciate your visit and comment. Have a Happy Father’s Day ❤️
You too!
Fine tributes, Jan
Thank you. What did your dad leave behind besides you, Derrick?
My Mum. 🙂
I bet you and your mum missed him then, still do now – – – and you have sweet memories. <3
Certainly do.
As always, beautiful and touching. I enjoyed your pictures too. 🤗💕❤️💚
Thank you. Hope you had a wonderful day! <3
Reblogged this on janbeek and commented:
This post from Father’s Day two years ago is worth reposting. Today’s celebration will commemorate my dad and Bob’s pop with a visit from our friend, Scott. What are YOU doing today?