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A poem for my dad

I always wonder about you, I hope you're doing well.

Taylor Bittorie

Jun 27, 2018

Marshall University

I bought a woman dinner today

Because she reminded me of you.

She couldn't find her wallet and only had a few dollar bills.

She was thin, and her eyes were sunken in

Just the way yours were.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because she was fidgeting around, and I knew food would help her sober up.

She said "sweetie, I can't let you do that,"

I told her that it was fine.

She insisted that I take her last few dollars

I told her to keep it.

I made a woman cry today

And I could only think of you.

She thanked me and said bless you more times than I can remember.

I told her to have a good night as I walked away.

The men left behind me

Talked about how great it was

That people still cared about other people.

"There's still good in the world."

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I wasn't there to buy you food when you needed it.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because your brother puts money in my bank account when I'm broke.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because we live in a world where drug addicts are told they deserve to starve.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because her smile reminded me of yours.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I hope someone bought you dinner when you were struggling to be clean.

I bought a woman dinner today

And would not look her in the eye

Because I didn't want her to see someone in me.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I wanted to do a good deed.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I can really use the good karma these days.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I wanted her to know that someone will always be there when times are rough.

I wanted so badly to be her "sign"

From the universe, from whatever God she believes in, from a guardian.

I bought a woman dinner today

And when my friends asked me why I said

"I don't know, she looked hungry."

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I've been trying to find closure since the day you fucking died.

I bought a woman dinner today

And my friend said, "she probably does that all the time, she's probably just a moocher."

I bought a woman dinner today

Because you would have done the same thing.

I bought a woman dinner today

In the hopes that I could finally let go of whatever the fuck I'm feeling

But I've only trapped myself more.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I was hoping to let go

But I find myself clinging more and more and more.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I hope you saw me, from where ever you are...

I hope you saw me

I hope that you smiled when I got home and cried about you again.

I hope that I made you proud, because even though you left this world all too soon, I still do little things that you would do.

I bought a woman dinner today

Because I wanted to buy dinner for you.

You and Bubs playing beerpong.

You don't even drink, and neither does Bubs.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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