Hi PK. Wonerful, wonderful, wonderful! The personification of your father through the suit, t-shirt, etc., is perfect. Word choice is excellent and the depth of emotions runs strong, but never saccharine. I love the tone and texture throughout. This deserves much attention. Potd suggestion from me, and a favorite. Bravo, PK! (and I really mean it!) Thanks.

Leslie, this is a marvelous work! I enjoyed finding out what your name meant and to apply that to your father's character is most excellent! To stroll with you as you describe your father via his various garbs and activities is delightful and very satisfying. "stoic no more, speaks in long awaited black and white." - there is something very special about this line - that final time when the father feels comfortable enough to relate to his adult child honestly as an equal. What a loving life you have had with this man. Very inspired writing. Thank you. Definitely POTD!!

Remembering Dad! What a wonderful tribute! Great use of analogy.

Our astute comrades said everything I could possibly have said about this stunning piece except...it took me back, way back to a long ago different time.

Every movement in this brings scent and feelings. Story within story, and - like Kristina - I love learning your last name...in a poem! tré bién!

this is in a way, a very sweet poem. this is in my humble opinion a gigantic departure from the other things you've written, although i must say your topic variety is more than strong. i like how you take something normal, perhaps somewhat simplistic and give it so much life. i feel like i know this guy even. that's impressive. anytime someone makes me feel like i actually know a character from their poem, i know they've written a strong piece. the last line is the clincher times ten. i LOVE the finish. a good last line is like fancy icing on a tasty cake. nice work lae!

Holy crap. I mean, I knew you had it in you, I knew the pieces were there, I knew it was waiting to come boiling up and I knew, just knew, that the aftermath would be striking but I had no idea that it would bowl me over like this.

Wonderful read Leslie....Charlie

Well placed at the No.1 slot. Excellent poetry, PK!

Amazing progression, and true to life...these are the real associations that link poetically in our lives, that we remember and in fact--make poets out of us. The patterning here is fantastic and clearly communicates emotionally and with great visuals. The worn leather jacket and iron mountain seem to be of one material, Perfect. And as one who had a father such as this, my idol in growing up, who shared all these kinds of details with me -- I more than identify! Excellent.

Superb poetry, PK......congrats on an excellent potd!

Congratulations for poem of the day Leslie...Charlie

You are a very fortunate woman, PK. It’s plain to see when, where, how and why you came to be the Princess Kitty with a daddy like this to rub up against. That tiara fits you well too knowing it came from a King. Oh yeah, cool poem too! It’s no wonder I suppose, given the historical account you so elegantly display.