One day a year we remember to honour our fathers. You may say, “My dad died years ago. I can forget about Father’s Day.” But don’t we owe it to our fathers to think of them for one day out of 365, even if they are no longer with us?
I understand that there are many unfortunate people out there who had a father that was less than ideal, but if we think hard, there is probably something in all our growing up years that is a good memory of him.
The bottom line is, without them, we would not be here.
Just in time for Father’s Day, my Oriental poppies opened up …
as well as one of my favourite irises …
to keep the old standard blue irises company.
Father, so proud of his children each day,
He will protect them in every way.
Sometimes he seems to be quite out of touch,
With things important, that matter so much.
Wait a few years and revisit the scene,
Often we see just how wrong we have been.
Fathers have been there and made those mistakes
That now his child out of stubbornness makes.
Sometimes old fashioned, and sometimes too stern,
Still he’s insistent that his child must learn,
Grow up with values so decent and right,
Though foolish children put up such a fight.
No, it’s not easy to parent a child,
Easier being too meek and too mild,
But it’s the strict laws that Father lays down
That make us thankful with smiles, not a frown.
If your dad’s with you, give thanks for his love,
Think how he kept your hand warm in his glove,
Caring, admiring, so proud of his child,
Little he knew just how much you ran wild.
Love unconditional, that’s what he gave,
In any danger, your life he would save,
Think of him kindly, and don’t criticize,
You did no wrong in his sweet, doting eyes.
June 18, 2022 at 3:05 pm
Wow Anneli, your blooms are so beautiful!!! ❤️😍🤩 My dad being 94, I hope he has many more father’s days ahead. ❤️🙏🏻✝️
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June 18, 2022 at 3:37 pm
Thanks, John. I hope your dad has many more Father’s Days ahead too. My mother-in-law is heading for her 101st birthday, so no reason your dad couldn’t stick around for a long time yet.
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June 18, 2022 at 3:13 pm
That is beautiful, Anneli. I tend to think of my husband, not my Dad. What a good reminder.
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June 18, 2022 at 3:35 pm
Yes, it needn’t be YOUR father. Certainly the father of your kids should get some credit too.
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June 18, 2022 at 4:59 pm
Beautiful!
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June 18, 2022 at 6:23 pm
Thanks, DK. Happy Father’s Day. I think you did a good job on your kids.
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June 19, 2022 at 3:21 am
That you Anneli! We all do our best I think and hope for the best.
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June 18, 2022 at 6:39 pm
Dear Anneli,
Thank you for your lovely post commemorating our fathers.
May we all enjoy celebrating this special day with our families and friends on Father’s Day!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
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June 18, 2022 at 6:57 pm
Thank you for your kind comment. Have a great weekend.
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June 18, 2022 at 7:20 pm
Lovely tribute, Anneli.
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June 18, 2022 at 7:24 pm
Thank you so much, Jill. Have a great weekend.
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June 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm
Happy Father´s Day to all fathers.
Lovely flowers!
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June 19, 2022 at 7:49 am
Even stepfathers count for this. I think stepfathers and stepmothers are often left out, and there are a lot of us.
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June 19, 2022 at 7:26 am
These are beautiful thoughts about our fathers and your flowers are gorgeous. They bring such joy. ❤
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June 19, 2022 at 7:43 am
Thanks, Carol. My dad has been gone for 29 years, but he deserves to be in my thoughts on Father’s Day (and then some).
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June 19, 2022 at 7:28 am
Lovely post for Father’s Day!
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June 19, 2022 at 7:40 am
Thank you, Peter. Hope you have a good Father’s Day.
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June 19, 2022 at 2:35 pm
Great post, Anneli, and ever so beautiful flowers. 😊
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June 19, 2022 at 2:44 pm
Thank you, Pit. 😊
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June 19, 2022 at 2:47 pm
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June 19, 2022 at 2:45 pm
Beautiful, Anneli. My M and I lost our dads long ago, but we had a lovely remembrance session of them last night. Cheers.
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June 19, 2022 at 2:47 pm
Same here. The Captain and I haven’t had the benefit of our fathers’ wisdom for many years, but it doesn’t hurt to remember some of the good things they did for us. Thanks for your comment. I can really identify with it.
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June 19, 2022 at 5:50 pm
The line “Think how he kept your hand warm in his glove” really struck a chord 😊. Nice post!
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June 19, 2022 at 7:39 pm
It shows a lot of love in a small gesture. Thanks a lot, Belinda.
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June 20, 2022 at 6:48 am
Beautiful flowers and a wonderful poem to remember fathers.
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June 20, 2022 at 8:57 am
Thank you, Jennie. I used to ignore Father’s Day because my dad has been gone so long, but I think now, I shouldn’t have done that.
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June 21, 2022 at 4:37 am
Well said!
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June 20, 2022 at 9:38 am
A beautiful poem for fathers, Anneli. I love your flowers! Lovely to see the color. Now for the sunny skies of summer. 🙂
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June 20, 2022 at 10:01 am
Thanks, and yes, where IS that sun?
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June 20, 2022 at 11:57 am
I heard it’s coming later this week.
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June 20, 2022 at 12:35 pm
I hope you’re right!
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June 20, 2022 at 6:28 pm
These flowers are so beautiful. My passed away years ago. Thanks for sharing Anita
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June 20, 2022 at 7:04 pm
Thanks, Anita. I think many of us are in that situation of having lost our parents years ago. But we can remember them.
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June 21, 2022 at 7:53 pm
Beautiful flowers, and tribute to our father’s who we celebrate much more frequently than Father’s Day. Memories , memories to cherish! Your log cabin quilt, drying outdoors, is a lovely eye full.
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June 21, 2022 at 9:31 pm
Thanks, Marsha. Always nice to see your visit.
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June 21, 2022 at 11:28 pm
Beautiful Anneli!
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June 22, 2022 at 8:08 am
Thank you, Ana. Hope you’re feeling better.
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June 22, 2022 at 10:39 am
Much thank you.
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August 21, 2022 at 7:40 am
19 years since I lost my beloved dad and this post truly spoke to me. Beautiful.
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August 21, 2022 at 9:11 am
Thank you, Shanti. We never forget them!
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