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The young boy below, born in humble surroundings on this day 95 years ago, would grow to become a brilliant...


The young boy below, born in humble surroundings on this day 95 years ago, would grow to become a brilliant philosopher,scholar and gentleman; kind, compassionate and beloved by all who encountered him, including me, his daughter. Although I miss his presence and wisdom every day, I often read a poem which he loved and today I'm sharing it with you. Many of you will find it to be familiar. Have a wonderful weekend.  

http://mwkworks.com/desiderata.html
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  1. Patsy PriebeApril 24, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    This is such a warm and loving tribute.  Thanks for sharing it

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  2. Ann KennedyApril 24, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Patsy Priebe Thank you for reading it, Patsy. It helps:-)

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  3. Patsy PriebeApril 24, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    the poem was new for me - it really was very good and I can see how living his life like that would make him an extraordinary person

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  4. Ann KennedyApril 24, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Patsy Priebe I think it's very good wisdom. It was Dad's request that we read it together as a family at his memorial gathering.

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  5. Laurent TruilletApril 24, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Ann Kennedy Pure wisdom., and coming from your father, it is also a message of love.
    I can understand how you feel about it,  and about the story around it.
    Laurent

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  6. Ann KennedyApril 24, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Laurent TRUILLET Yes, thank you.

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  7. Mike MartinApril 24, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Well, it's not hard to where your smile comes from, Ann Kennedy. And thanks for the full version of Desiderata. I'd only ever seen the first few lines.

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  8. Ann KennedyApril 24, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Mike Martin ;-)

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  9. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)April 24, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Such a wonderful Legacy to be given. I remember when this poem was popular on the radio in the (? what late 60s 70s?) (where is that Thex Dar when you need him for song information) it struck me as such a simple but enduring truth about life and how to live it. Such a loving statement to his family for you Dad to make. You have truly been blessed in your lifetime Ann Kennedy.

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  10. Ann KennedyApril 24, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Margaret Siemers Thex Dar has come through for us, yet again:-)   And thanks for your thoughtful comments. Of all my dad's wisdom, one piece that has proven so true is, "don't expect the best education to come from school, expect it to come from life."  I have considered posting something he wrote in the Conversations community, but that may not be the place:-) Thanks again for your comments.

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  11. Ann KennedyApril 24, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Thex Dar Thanks, much appreciated!

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  12. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)April 24, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Ann Kennedy What your dad wrote is Vintage. Vintage is welcome here in any form as long as it conveys more than "I AM SELLING THIS AND WANT YOU TO BUY IT"
    So yes, it is perfectly acceptable here. 
    And as Thex Dar says above, "Would love to read what your dad has written."

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  13. Ann KennedyApril 24, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Margaret Siemers Thank you, Margaret. I did post, but not to here since it's a blog post today. I don't want to sell anything but ideas.

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  14. Oshi ShikigamiApril 25, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Such a blessing, indeed!  :-)

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