Johnny Cash used to sing a song called "Suppertime." In the song he talks of his youth out playing and hearing his mother call from the porch for young Johnny to come home; it was "supper time." The next line in the song then says how Johnny would "love to hear that once again" as he reflects on his youth.
Dave Miller, a lovely man
December 26, 2013 at 5:18PM
I've thought of that song so many times since my dad passed away two months ago. Boy, what I wouldn't give to hear may dad yell "supper time" once more from the front step of our house, as he did when I was a boy.
My dad was a lovely person. I think lovely is the right word due to his success in finding great enjoyment in life's simple pleasures. Dad taking a break on his backyard swing, a glass of ice water in hand on a hot day, the birds chirping above, and his wife and kids nearby. I am glad he had those things right through to the end. I miss my dad. I miss supper time too.
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