True Riches
True Riches
I may not have much money;
I’ve never owned a yacht.
But I have something priceless
that can't be sold or bought.
It does not need a price tag,
no store-front windows, dressed.
And just for having had it
my life’s been truly blessed.
I don’t own a Ferrari
but still, I made you proud.
You said, "Son, don't be sorry
for dreaming on a cloud."
We camped and fished till twilight;
we spoke of loves we’d lost.
You told me, "You'll be all right.
Warm hearts melt frigid frost."
Life's true riches, I now know
aren't the things we’ve had.
It's having a true hero–
someone just like my dad.
**I just lost my dad, Harold Dean Cook Sr., to Alzheimer's Disease. So, in honor of the best father a boy has ever known, I wrote this poem and dedicate this in his honor.
Rest In Peace, Dad.
I love you....
~Dean**
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Dean I am so sorry peace and love to you and a hug from me
Sorry for your loss Dean, what a beautiful poem, a true dedication I'm sure, he would be very proud.
Sorry for your loss. Perfect tribute to him
Dean!!..... The purity of Love between father and son is beautifully expressed here...... not many get to experience such a fine relationship with their father!!...... You can feel the respect and sincerity experienced through this most powerful window!!...... my condolences friend!!!....... much Love to you and yours!!...... your friend and admirer!!......T xo ??✴❤❤
My dear Friend this made me cry... I am so sorry for your loss as clearly your Dad was a huge figure in your life and your wonderful tribute is just so beautiful and full of love and respect that shows the special closeness that only a parent and child can have. My mother has Alzheimers and my love for her grows daily..if that is possible. Your Father will, I am sure ,have been so very proud of you Dean. Condolences and warmest hugs to you xxx
Lodigiana
So sorry for your loss Dean. Great poem. I totally agree with the message also. True riches can't be bought.
Take care & stay strong
- Syd
I hope you all don't mind but I am going to make a blanket statement in reference to all the wonderfully compassionate comments I've received for this poem.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you most sincerely.
~Dean ❤️
I am sorry for your loss.
Such a fine tribute.
Take care my friend.
Thank you very much, Richard.
I sincerely appreciate your comforting comments.
Take care,
~Dean
Hello Dean...
I apologize it took me this long to say something...
I read this beautiful tribute several times...
I'm so sorry that you and your family had such a sad loss...
I could finally say something before tears started again...
Things like this that touch my heart reminds me that maybe my tear well isn't dry after all...
I hope you accept my condolences and apology...
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs...
sparrowsong
Thanks for taking the time to respond, Sparrowsong.
My dad was my real-life hero and I (we) will miss him dearly.
I know it's going to really hit me today at his funeral. I don't think it's really sunk in just yet.
Hugs to you for caring.
Warmest wishes, and God bless...
~Dean †~❤️~†
My heart felt commiserations to you Dean.
You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time...
God bless!
†❤️
Thanks so much, Sparrowsong.
God bless you & yours as well.
~Dean ?
Thank you very much, William.
I deeply appreciate it.
Very Beautiful Dean and very well written. Rest In Peace to your beloved father ? and if you ever need someone to talk to, I’m here ☺️
I went to his funeral today. He had such a beautiful service.
I was honored to have been asked to read this poem to all in attendance.
I sincerely appreciate your compassionate reply.
Thank you for your words of comfort, Hedy.
Warmest wishes,
~Dean ?
Dear Dean,
We are so sorry to just learn about the passing of your dear Father.
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
I shall honor him tomorrow with a poem.
All our love,
Linda and Larry xxx
This is a piece of true compassion I really felt what you had to say about the great time you had with your father you are a great writer
Thank you very much, Jeff.
I'm going to miss my dad, we did everything together possible.
He was not just my dad but my best friend and true hero as well.
Of all the poems I could have asked your to read I'm really pleased you chose this one.
It's truly from the heart.
Much obliged, my friend.
~Dean
So touching, so true. I'm sure he was so proud of you Dean. This is a warm and loving tribute to him. My condolences. God bless you and your family.