Thrived on little sleep
Thousands babies delivered
Always full of joy
High demands on time
Patients counted on him
We had his full heart
Stitches, casts, broken hearts
Listening ear, tender spirit
Servant’s heart
Diagnostician
Acute or chronic, unfazed
Stayed till crisis end
Priority care
Each concern never ceasing
Vanishing doctor
Twinkling eyes of blue
Humble, quiet and doting
Fan of junkie food
Champion of youth
Gardener and chef
Community inspiration
Loved by all kinfolks
Doctor for generations
Beaming daughter proud
They called him “Doc”
I called him “my Daddy”
God called him home!
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In honor of Father’s Day in the USA, this is a re-posting of Thomas Hopkins Givens, MD from earlier days of my blog. I hope the reader does not mind!
Rest in peace, sweet one!
© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea” , 2011
"On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea" 
What a lovely tribute…it seems he was admired and loved by many. Beautiful poem.
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I can objectively say — yes he was!! Thank you for visiting and leaving feedback! Happy week!
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What a wonderful homage to your dad who appears to have been a double blessing.
Hugs!
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He was … 😀
I consider him one of my guardian angels now! He was a GA on earth … but now it’s really official! 🙂
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Those of us who have been loved by such good men are so blessed. Thanks for this, Becca.
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Amy – it was an honor to be his daughter! Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment! Have an awesome week!
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It really hurts doesn’t it … missing him so. Beautiful poem for your father. A beautiful man.
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Oh, thank you, Liz … he was indeed a special man, and that is not just his daughter speaking ;-). I miss him terribly!! I appreciate your visit!!
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This is simply an awesome tribute to your father. It feels as though you were close to him, which is a wonderful thing. I love my dad but never was really close growing up and until mom died three years ago now I don’t think he knew how much photos mean…hence, the prose I posted. Now photos have become a dear to him as they were to my mother. Thank you for sharing.
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Renee – I was very close to my dad … I loved him and miss him very much!! Thank you for visiting ~~
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You have written it beautifully, I was like really joyed for all you said before the last line, but then it just did not feel that joyous, all came out was “excellent memories, treasured indeed”.
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I am glad you enjoyed … although it caught you off guard at the end!! Thank you for visiting!
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Wonderful Tribute Becca.. Sounds like he had the perfect name for his title.. –He seems to watch over you and your fabulous pen.. —Your spirit shines in all of the words you create..
Cheers— Jen
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Ohhh, thank you, Jen … I appreciate your kind and generous words!
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Beautiful tribute to your father. He would have been so proud to read this!
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Thanks, Ina … it is nice for you to stop by!! Have a great week ~~
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Sweetheart, great words for a great man. I wish I was as gifted with words as you are. We both miss our dads very much, they are our new Guardian Angels.
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