“When your father’s name is etched in stone It is never as indelible As the etching in your heart” … Colleen Brown
Hello Mate
Happy birthday mate
No, I’m not late
I would have got that stare otherwise
No, never a cross word from your eyes
Everyday, the gentle guy
Yes dad, you were our sunrise
Kindness, compassion, a heart oversized
Yes dad, always by our sides
Everyday, you earned a Nobel prize
Yes dad, always love in your eyes
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Ivor Steven (c) February 5th 2023
Lovely post and I do love that Colleen Brown!
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Yeah … Colleen Brown is truly a lovely writer … we have been pen friends for many years … and thank you for your kind words ..
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Colleen and I started out here about 2010 and became fast friends. She is quite amazing!
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Colleen was one of original blog followers 6 years ago, and I agree wholeheartedly Chris, she is amazing!
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Oh you guys! ❤️❤️❤️
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A beautiful tribute to your father. Seems that if you are a lot like him as the song says, that’s a good thing. 🙂
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Thank you Frank and when I was growing up, I thought if I became a bit like Dad, that would do my fine …
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He’s smiling for that!
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A wonderful tribute to your dad! Great photo of him and of you. Great song also
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Thank you kindly Dwight 🤗🌏💕
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You are welcome! You look a lot like your father.
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My sister tells me that 🤗
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Brrrrrr! Thanks.
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How wonderful
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Thank you Beth 🤗🌏💕😊
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Oh this is is so wonderful Ivor. Love the picture and your poem. My mom sent me a picture of her at my grandmother’s gravesite yesterday. It was rather chilling as we keep them engraved in our hearts usually! 💞
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Thank you kindly Cindy … a special day for my very special Dad 🤗🌏😊💕
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awwww yes indeed and you’re most welcome! 💘
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AW! A beautiful tribute to your Dad!!! What a lovely chap!
We celebrate your Dad’s birthday and his life! 🙂
I know you miss him so so SO very much!
OH, I can see the love in his eyes! ❤️ He is still with you, Ivor! AND you are a lot like him!!! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️🥳 ❤️🥳 ❤️
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Thank you kindly Carolyn… I am a fortunate man to have had such a lovely Dad 🤗🌏💕😊
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You are! And I know you are grateful and joyful! 🙂
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Thank you my … emotionally drained and tired today… and I’m in bed now at 7.23pm 🤗🌏💕🐶😴
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A lovely heartfelt tribute to a wonderful father.
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Thank you Cassa , and a I am fortunate man to have had such a loving Dad … 💕
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It’s truly a blessing!
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Happy birthday Ivor’s Dad. A lovely tribute, Ivor. 🙂
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Thank you kindly Sue … 💕
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He sounds like a wonderful father, Ivor! 🙏
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Another fine tribute
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Thank you kindly Derrick
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I’ve often thought you can tall a man’s a gentleman by the way he remembers his dad and way he treats his own kids. I’d say you’re aces, Ivor, and so was your da.
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I’ve always so enjoyed your words about your dad. And I love seeing his face, and seeing you in him. You honor him well Ivor. (And thank you for including me!)
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I remember your words very well Colleen, and the quote remains close to my heart
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Such a lovely tribute!
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never a cross word from your eyes – i love this line Ivor. Happy birthday Ivor’s papa, that love is inscribed forever on all his children’s hearts. a beautiful poem for a great man.
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Thank you kindly Gin for your lovely words …
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my pleasure always Ivor, a joy to read your poetry
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You are very kind Gina 😍🤗
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