Some words, in memory of my father

Posted on September 8, 2021 by peNdantry
Georgius Piscator, 1927–2012

My father would have been 94 today.

When he passed away a few years ago, I made a list of some words that I thought described him well, with the intention of trying to craft a remembrance poem.

The best-laid plans of mice and men… I haven’t got a round tuit yet. But I recently came across that list of words lurking on my PC and wanted to do something with them – before I too pass on into the Great Unknown.

And so, I am proud to present a word cloud of my list:

George: affable, buoyant, congenial, constant, convivial, dauntless, devoted, enduring, equable, equitable, gallant, generous, genial, genuine, hearty, indulgent, merry, mischievous, nonchalant, polite, sanguine, spirited, staunch, sterling, tranquil, true, vigorous, warm, whimsical
Some words, in memory of my father

Rest in peace, Dad 💗

About peNdantry

Phlyarologist (part-time) and pendant. Campaigner for action against anthropogenic global warming (AGW) and injustice in all its forms. Humanist, atheist, notoftenpist. Wannabe poet, writer and astronaut.
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17 Responses to Some words, in memory of my father

  1. KL Caley says:
    September 8, 2021 at 20:03

    Aww what a creative idea. Sorry for your loss. KL 💔

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  2. Anita Bowden says:
    September 8, 2021 at 20:46

    Nicely done, and a great tribute to your father. <3

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  3. Herb says:
    September 9, 2021 at 01:26

    Beautiful tribute.

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  4. mistermuse says:
    September 9, 2021 at 04:13

    Your father was my present age when he died. I hope to merit half of those words at my passing.

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  5. Sam "Goldie" Kirk says:
    September 9, 2021 at 18:18

    I think this was quite well done.

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  6. masercot says:
    September 16, 2021 at 13:30

    I lost my dad a couple of years ago… I understand that it still hurts.

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  7. Forestwood says:
    September 26, 2021 at 23:39

    Some of those words indicate that your father used his time well on this planet, and was a wonderful role model. You should release the frog or is it wind the frog…. do write the poem now.

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  8. Bill Ziegler says:
    February 4, 2023 at 02:42

    My father would have been 102 had death not intervened. One of the greatest privileges of my life was cleaning house for him in the years before he could no longer sustain his independence alone. I am planning to publish memories of Bill Ziegler, Sr. under the folder tab BillZiegler1921. Real soon now, as they say.

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