need program help - dedication to deceased parent

i am putting together my program and am at a loss for what to write on the back in dedication to my father who passed almost 5 years ago.

does anyone have any poems or suggestions?


TIA

maybe i should have read the whole post! anywho...here is something i saved. half way down someone else put a link to even MORE poems. HTH!!

MEMORIAL POEMS

Karin, I think some of the poems can be cheesy - JMHO. I think a note to your dad from your heart would be better. something like, 'Dad, I miss you every day and I wish you could be here with me today, but I know you are watching over me. ' That's just the sentiment *I* would express if it were me - not meant to be what you should write. But I think that sort of a message would be more personal and heartfelt than any poem written by someone else, don't you think?

My cousin lost her dad about a year before her wedding - I just don't know how she did it.

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Posted by bigrd37

maybe i should have read the whole post! anywho...here is something i saved. half way down someone else put a link to even MORE poems. HTH!!

MEMORIAL POEMS

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thanks, id like to write something original but i dont have the strength or drive to get into that at this point ill piece together some and plagerize


thanks so much!!

I totally understand. That's what I plan to do as well! Good luck!

im using this

We would also like to take a moment to honor those who have passed and those who could not be here today. We know that they are with us in spirit.

In Loving Memory
xxxx
Father of the Groom

xxxx
Grandparents of the Bride

xxxx
Grandparents of the Groom

'We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our hearts”

there is a song by josh groban called 'to where you are check out the lyrics, it's just such a great song

to where you are - josh groban

how does this sound?




Dad,
I seached endlessly for the perfect words to express my emotions today, as I marry my best friend. I came to the conclusion that there are no words. Nothing can express the emptiness I feel inside without you here. I miss you, more so with each passing day. I carry your memory in my heart and a day never goes by that you aren’t in my thoughts. I am never without you. Today, just as everyday, I carry you with me.

I miss you, I love you.

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Posted by snowcutie82

im using this

We would also like to take a moment to honor those who have passed and those who could not be here today. We know that they are with us in spirit.

In Loving Memory
xxxx
Father of the Groom

xxxx
Grandparents of the Bride

xxxx
Grandparents of the Groom

'We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our hearts”

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i really like this poem! i think whatever you choose to write will be a nice tribute - no one will be analyzing the poem and judging whether or not it's 'good enough' - everyone knows (will know) how much you love your dad and whatever you write will be very special!! don't stress too much!!!! xoxo

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Posted by KarinAmanda

how does this sound?




Dad,
I seached endlessly for the perfect words to express my emotions today, as I marry my best friend. I came to the conclusion that there are no words. Nothing can express the emptiness I feel inside without you here. I miss you, more so with each passing day. I carry your memory in my heart and a day never goes by that you aren’t in my thoughts. I am never without you. Today, just as everyday, I carry you with me.

I miss you, I love you.

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okay - i almost cried. i think that is it...it's perfect. :)

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Posted by kate0211

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Posted by KarinAmanda

how does this sound?




Dad,
I seached endlessly for the perfect words to express my emotions today, as I marry my best friend. I came to the conclusion that there are no words. Nothing can express the emptiness I feel inside without you here. I miss you, more so with each passing day. I carry your memory in my heart and a day never goes by that you aren’t in my thoughts. I am never without you. Today, just as everyday, I carry you with me.

I miss you, I love you.

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okay - i almost cried. i think that is it...it's perfect. :)

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thanks mrs. murphy

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Posted by KarinAmanda

how does this sound?




Dad,
I seached endlessly for the perfect words to express my emotions today, as I marry my best friend. I came to the conclusion that there are no words. Nothing can express the emptiness I feel inside without you here. I miss you, more so with each passing day. I carry your memory in my heart and a day never goes by that you aren’t in my thoughts. I am never without you. Today, just as everyday, I carry you with me.

I miss you, I love you.

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I just cried reading that.

I think its perfect because its from the heart I read a nice one once, let me see if I can find it anyway

Walk me down the aisle Dad
You’re the only one who can
Over these scattered rose petals
To where I’ll take his hand

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And fill my heart with peace
Whisper that you’re proud of me
Set my soul at ease

Walk me down the aisle Dad
Though it seems I walk alone
I carry you inside my heart
Life lessons not outgrown

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And dry my endless tears
My life’s forever changing
I miss you more each passing year

If God would grant me just one wish
I’d wish for one more day
For you to walk me down the aisle, Daddy
And give your daughter away.

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Posted by MrsHtobe

Walk me down the aisle Dad
You’re the only one who can
Over these scattered rose petals
To where I’ll take his hand

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And fill my heart with peace
Whisper that you’re proud of me
Set my soul at ease

Walk me down the aisle Dad
Though it seems I walk alone
I carry you inside my heart
Life lessons not outgrown

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And dry my endless tears
My life’s forever changing
I miss you more each passing year

If God would grant me just one wish
I’d wish for one more day
For you to walk me down the aisle, Daddy
And give your daughter away.

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KARIN!!! don't be reading those things!!! you'll get all upset!!

i think what you wrote was even more special because it came from your heart <3


Edited to say that I DO think that poem is very nice - i didn't mean to sound like i don't think it's a wonderful tribute to one's father!!!

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Posted by KarinAmanda

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Posted by MrsHtobe

Walk me down the aisle Dad
You’re the only one who can
Over these scattered rose petals
To where I’ll take his hand

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And fill my heart with peace
Whisper that you’re proud of me
Set my soul at ease

Walk me down the aisle Dad
Though it seems I walk alone
I carry you inside my heart
Life lessons not outgrown

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And dry my endless tears
My life’s forever changing
I miss you more each passing year

If God would grant me just one wish
I’d wish for one more day
For you to walk me down the aisle, Daddy
And give your daughter away.

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Sorry, was just trying to help Yours is better anyway

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Posted by MrsHtobe

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Posted by KarinAmanda

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Posted by MrsHtobe

Walk me down the aisle Dad
You’re the only one who can
Over these scattered rose petals
To where I’ll take his hand

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And fill my heart with peace
Whisper that you’re proud of me
Set my soul at ease

Walk me down the aisle Dad
Though it seems I walk alone
I carry you inside my heart
Life lessons not outgrown

Walk me down the aisle Dad
And dry my endless tears
My life’s forever changing
I miss you more each passing year

If God would grant me just one wish
I’d wish for one more day
For you to walk me down the aisle, Daddy
And give your daughter away.

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Sorry, was just trying to help Yours is better anyway

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nonono coleen, dont be sad. im just in a mushy mood now thanks for the help. i do think thats a great poem and might use it for our memorial candle

I'm in the same boat. It will be five years a week after I get married that my father passed away. He never wanted attention before or during his sickness (he had cancer) so I know he wouldn't want me to do a huge mention like a poem. Instead, inside of the program I'm dedicated an entire page to the people who couldn't be there (in memory). Of course, my father is listed first....

It's a very emotional time and every instance that someone asks me about my dad or makes me think of my dad (what song did you choose for your father/daughter dance?), I still cry.