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Old May 02, 2007, 03:00 AM
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He'll be gone from me 2 years May 14. He fought, loved and lived hard. He loved me the best he could.

The "old man" in this song reflects him, and his outlook, so much... My ability to see something from next to nothing, see the "brighter side", fight for wrongs and not feel sorry for myself for too long came from him. The tightest hugs I've ever felt came from him...not the kind of hug that's pulling back at the same time...the half hug. The biggest laugh and meanest growl flowed easily from him.

I loved him very much. I miss him. I still see his eyes...dancing when they look at his "Kimmy Dawn".

Artist/Band: Diffie Joe
Lyrics for Song: Ships That Don't Come In
Lyrics for Album: Greatest Hits


I could tell he'd had a tough life
By the way he sat and stared
And me, I'd come to push and shove
So I pulled up a chair.

We talked of roads untraveled
We talked of love untrue
Of strings that come unraveled
We were kings and kindred fools
And just when I'd hit bottom
That old man raised his glass
And said at least we had our chances
There's those who never have.

So here's to all the soldiers
Who have ever died in vain
The insane locked up in themselves
The homeless down on Main
To those who stand on empty shores
And spit against the wind
And those who wait forever
For ships that don't come in.

He said it's only life's illusions
That bring us to this bar
To pick up these old crutches
And compare each other's scars
'Cuz the things we're calling heartache
Hell, they're hardly worth our time
We ***** about a dollar
When there's those without a dime.

And as he ordered one last round
He said I guess we can't complain
God made life a gamble
And we're still in the game.

So here's to all the soldiers
Who have ever died in vain
The insane locked up in themselves
The homeless down on Main
To those who stand on empty shores
And spit against the wind
And those who wait forever
For ships that don't come in.

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Old May 02, 2007, 08:44 AM
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Old May 02, 2007, 06:14 PM
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I am sorry for your loss. Take care. Soidhonia
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Old May 02, 2007, 08:07 PM
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Old May 03, 2007, 07:36 AM
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I love that song!!

I miss my daddy and mommy too Daddy

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Old May 06, 2007, 05:54 PM
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I know this sort of pain in our hearts we carry, please know, I'm here for you if you ever need to just reflect . . .
I lost my dad, 11/26/02, and my heart still aches for him to be here with us all, in our hearts he is and always will be, and I hope I'll see him again someday.
Love to you and your family,
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Old May 09, 2007, 08:42 PM
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Old May 10, 2007, 10:09 AM
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Old May 12, 2007, 11:15 AM
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Kimmy Dawn,

You always either write, or in this case find the most beautiful poetry.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard anniversaries can be.

Some extra hugs to get you through --

(((((((KD))))))) (((((((KD))))))) (((((((KD)))))))

Love,

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i miss my daddy too, KD..........xoxoxo
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Old May 13, 2007, 12:52 PM
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I miss my Mommy more than my Daddy.

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Old May 14, 2007, 08:50 AM
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(((((((((( extra for those missing mommy or daddy ))))))))))

Thank you so much for the thoughts and love. He's been gone two years today and the memories and thought surrounding his horrible death and the awful people around him before are so vivid and strong with me.

KD
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