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His poverty of love betrayed every effort

and he settled for survival-

afraid even of comfort

a man alone in a mind framed by fear.

His death came as could be expected-

outside, nature fallen.

Along his years-

he was loved without knowing how to love, 

embraced not knowing how to hold, 

home not knowing how to father.

Yet in this moment, in this breath

he is today beloved.

 

photography courtesy of Sarah Vaughn

5 thoughts on “Daughters Sad Goodbye

  1. A beautiful and poetic eulogy, Lois, hopefully touching his heart as well as ours. I grieve with you…

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