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Arnaly Arriaga Blanco's avatar

My dad was one of the most important persons in my life.

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Matt K. Head's avatar

Wonderful to hear Arnaly! Part of me always worries what a piece like this might bring up for people who had it tough, but it also invites us to reflect on the goodness.

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Nadine's avatar

Happy father's day to you in advance!

Mine impacted me just as you describe, the sides he showed me and the sides he couldn't hide. I'm glad I have a great relationship with me and grateful he's always been there.

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Matt K. Head's avatar

Thanks Nadine :)

And thanks for sharing! Interesting how that line about the parts he couldn't hide came out of me while writing... As in I didn't know I knew it...

I've heard the poet David Whyte say: "Poetry is often the art of overhearing yourself say things you didn't know you knew."

I'm glad to hear of your relationship and gratitude.

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