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Father/Farther
by Kathryn Seifert, Ph.D.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
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My father and I don't speak

We haven't for many years.

My heart breaks to think that we

Can't find a way to love again.

I'm sure his heart aches, too.

Where did we lose our way?

How did we grow so far apart?

I guess I really know.

Mom's death ripped us apart

So far that God can't bring us

Back to the center again.

A new wife, a new life.

Bitter words and memories.

And family animosities.

I'm afraid that one day he'll

Be gone from this world to the next.

Never knowing that I love him still.

When I meet him in heaven

Will he greet me, or will he turn

Away, both fearing and leaving

Tears in our hearts forever.

Dr. kathy Seifert: Expert on Family Trauma

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Reviewed by Richard Orey	6/3/2009

Dear Kathy, I believe you have expressed the feelings of far too many women in our world. My message for them and for you is this: Take comfort in knowing that in Heaven, everything is perfect. Thus, you and your father will spend eternity in a healed and loving relationship with God. Richard




Reviewed by Bonnie Lewis (Reader)	8/27/2008

Thanks Kathy. It helps to know that we share similar experiences.




Reviewed by John Domino	8/18/2008

Dear Kathy, Your poem touched my heart! I can relate because my father was very distant from me. This hurt growing up but God helped me through some very tough times. Now like you, I hope to find peace with him in heaven. Blessings! John Michael




Reviewed by Karen Palumbo	8/1/2008

Oh boy can I relate to this affectionally sad tale. There are no answers for a situation so painful. I pray in time, through God's help you and your father will re-unite.... Be always safe, Karen

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