When Daddy Comes Home

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sat, 12 Aug 2017
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I never met him,
nor did I know his name,
yet his absence
was deeply felt
by his friends and family.
 
When daddy comes home..,
my cousins would say,
but they didn’t know
what my aunt knew.
The telegram had read:
 
missing in action;
presumed dead.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2017
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Comments

Submitted by Mark Say on

Well done.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Felt the same as Mark. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

So glad that you think so too, Rhiannon. Good to hear it.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

'presumed', and some of the missing people from Grenfell Tower too, Luigi. Good poem.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You are right, Elsie. The word’s meaning is so vague that it almost amounts to a euphemism.
Because of this uncertainty closure cannot be achieved. Such a shame.
Thanks very much for your perceptive feedback.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

My grandmother received just such a telegram, and my grandfather, missing at sea, was always a presence in my dad's life and therefore in mine.  Very moving poem.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I do sympathise Jane. Many mothers and wives received such a heartbreaking telegram during various conflicts which brought lasting devastation to people's life.
Thanks for your observations.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by celticman on

ah, missing in action, indeed, a timely reminder. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Couldn't agree more, Jack. Thanks for the sentiment.