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Friday, May 27, 2011

Your Jacket

In my closet away and unseen,
your jacket navy blue with pinstripes.
So handsome, when you wore it.
Your jacket is saturated with tears,
tears I have wept for you.
I long to hear your voice,
I long for your glorious smile,
the poetry you read to mom,
your dancing in the living room,
singing to Demis Roussos beautiful songs.
You were my lighthouse at sea,
the star in my vast sky.
Happiness was knowing I was safe.
My eyes could not hide pain,
they could not hide from you.
You were there with your love,
you live in my heart forever.
I treasure the memories I have,
I treasure the life we shared.
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42 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMay 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    heart renching to lose ones love before the time...your lighthouse, your star...sad

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  2. Molly @ Postcards from a Peaceful DivorceMay 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I knew from the title that this one would choke me up and it did. But how wonderful to have had a lighthouse like that! I'm not sure that I have ever had someone make me feel that way.

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  3. HopeMay 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    what a beautiful couple! so much in love!

    this line reached me deeply,

    'you were my lighthouse at sea,'
    a 'lighthouse' brings us home :)

    beautiful, touching, heart wrenching write!

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  4. TessaMay 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a special relationship it sounds like you had. I'm sorry for your loss, but these sweet memories are kept. xox

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  5. Maude LynnMay 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I would quote the same lines as Hope. Truly moving.

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  6. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    You've chosen a wonderful topic for the given word! You were so blessed to have such a monumental relationship in your life. I'm sorry you lost it too early!!

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  7. TALONMay 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    This is beautiful, ayala. It is hard to lose a father, isn't it? We're never ready to say goodbye. But they do live in our hearts and souls forever.

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  8. BelindaMay 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Achingly beautiful. Your lighthouse at sea is still there for you.

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  9. Kate BMay 27, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Astonishing tribute. I'm searching for other words but I have none . . .
    Well done!

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  10. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you for sharing this powerful tribute with us, Ayala. (And that stunning picture is a worthy companion to your beautiful words.)

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  11. AmeenaMay 27, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    What a beautiful photo to accompany such a lovely tribute. You are an amazing writer! Thank you for sharing this.

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  12. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Thank you, Brian.

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  13. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Thank you, Molly. I am lucky to have had him as my dad.

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  14. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Thank you, Hope.
    They were very much in love.
    My dad was my first love. I miss him every day.

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  15. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Thank you, Tessa. I treasure those memories.

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  16. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Thank you, Mama Zen.

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  17. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Thank you, Caroline. I agree I am blessed.

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  18. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Thank you, Talon. Losing my father has left a scar deep in my soul.

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  19. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you, Belinda. Your comment made me smile...my lighthouse is still watching me...thank you again.

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  20. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you, Kate.

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  21. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Thank you, Kristen. I love that picture..they were so perfect together...they were one.

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  22. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Thank you, Ameena. What a nice thing to say.:)

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  23. AdrienneMay 27, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I love that he really saw you ~ knew you just from looking in your eyes. Beautiful tribute to a man who knew how to love his daughter!

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  24. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    you do feel lost at sea when you lose a parent. Now he is reading your words. and casting his light from a little further away.

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  25. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Adrienne,wise words,he saw me and knew me. I will always miss him.

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  26. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Thank you, Brook. I used to dream of him a lot...not so much anymore.

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  27. melissaMay 27, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    The memory of him endures, here.

    Perhaps he taught you to see others? As he saw you, even when you were in pain? That is a gift twice; being seen first, and knowing how to know others second.

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  28. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriMay 27, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Oh Ayala, I get this. A powerful tribute. xoxo to you my friend.

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  29. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Melissa,
    beautifully said. my son tells me I have a gift to see people. Thank you for the compliment.

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  30. ayalaMay 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Rudri,
    Thank you, I know that you feel this. xoxo to you.

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  31. SaraMay 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    This "You were my lighthouse at sea,
    the star in my vast sky" jumped off the screen at me. What powerful words.

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  32. ayalaMay 28, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Thank you, Sara.

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  33. AlitaMay 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Your lighthouse, Your Star!

    Divine raw writing Ayala. He is your beacon still, you will be with him again.

    HUGS!

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  34. LeslieMay 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    such tender and heartfelt words for your father... i miss mine, too. and your parents were so beautiful...

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  35. ayalaMay 28, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Thank you, Alita.
    It's comforting to think so. xo.

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  36. ayalaMay 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Thank you, Leslie. I think missing them remains always.

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  37. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I don't know what to say...it's sad and lovely all at the same time. So sorry for your loss!

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  38. ayalaMay 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Thank you, Padamoniumcat .

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  39. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    So touching and heartfelt - it's tough when the ones we love are gone. I'm glad you have such good memories of the love and acceptance given to you. And wow, you're parents were a gorgeous couple!

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  40. ayalaMay 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you, Mel. It is a blessing to have such love and I cherish it. And thanks ... I always thought they were a great couple :)

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  41. hyacynthMay 29, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Wow, Ayala, you have such a beautiful way with words. Your poetry is just brimming with imagery and feeling. Thank you for sharing and for posting the image with it.

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  42. ayalaMay 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Thank you, Hyacynth. :)

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