Richie's heart and soul is evident in this poem. It speaks to the sadness so many men feel, but with a remarkable strength that only a Dad can have. Thank you for sharing this incredible poem.

God bless you, both. Kathy

A heart touching and painful subject, written beautifully...welcome to AD, Rickie.

Carole~

A lot of emotion and depth in this unique poem. One needs ot look into the inner depths of their soul to find some of the answers. Richie is and always will be "Daddy", no one can ever take that away fron him.. A great write . Thanks for sharing this with us!....M

...sensitive and well written poetry...and yet somehow the pain in this write...find beauty in its verse.
very well done Richie...
John

Unique poem Rich..
Thanks for sharing
Ron

This is very sad and soulsearching poem, I can feel the pain in every line...beautiful job Richie!

Exceptional offering indeed Richie!!

Thanks for sharing William!!

Love Tinka

Exceptional poem,Richard!I see writing is a gift
in the family William, thanks for sharing!

Eileen

This poem is heartfelt,, I feel the pain,, Richard this is just beautiful. William thanks for sharing the photo and poem.
Love, Christine

Purty poem and even purtier dobie...e

Daddy...Daddy, Daddy! What a wonderful position in life to have; make that name all-important for your children, Richard. An intense, emotional, yet beautiful poem.
THANKS William and Richard for sharing with us.

Micke

A heartwrenching cry for justice in an uncaring world! My heart goes out to him. Thank you, William, for posting this.
Love,
annie

Dad, that often forgotten creature inside an old family drawer, where Mom, Aunties and assorted of the same kind take the stage and the spot lights.
To be a Dad and shout it from the roof's tops it what is needed.
Bravo! ! !

Georg

P.S. D'Artagnang, haven't seen those legs in Paris Moulin Rouge?

yes a great poem William, I think like this at times when I'm around my loved ones, I try to set a good example, but it takes courage not to slap someone who deserves it. In May I will be going to my brothers birthday party, I have a nephew that everyone in the family wants to straightened out. Last time I saw him, he disrespected his father and I real bad so I had to straightened the boy out. Fifteen years back I would have beat his behind so would his father. His older brother wants to beat his behind also. But I told him to avoid the violent part as much as possible. You know how it was with us on the street, use physical force and deadly force as the last resort.I'm gong to set a good example for my nephews, when I see him I'm going to hug him and tell him I love him and say nothing else, leave the stupid stuff on him and if it gets too bad my wife and I will leave the party. My older brother and I didn't get along too good for years, he's the one the party is for, but now we do in our older years because I gave up being too mean, even if it is deserved.
Now I hug my older brother and overlook his foolishness. But guess what, the same off the hook nephew that I'm telling you about, tried to play match maker between his father and I for years, now he can't even get along with his older brother. The sins of the father have been consumed by the sins of the son. My older brother was always real jealous of me,this is why we didn't get along. My nephew has the same problem with his older brother, sibling rivalry and jealousy. His older brother was a Marine and now he's a stand up guy, the nephew in question has never did anything but loaf around. Last time I straightened my nephew out he threatened to use his nine milimeter on me, but I told his little no good behind I could take my thirty eight with six bullets and wear his behind out, I'm a marksman, that boy probably have even taken time to learn how to shoot a nine milimeter just like he has taken time to do anything else, I'll hug him before I have to kill him

Oh my,so sad but yet so powerful,enjoyed very much.... stay safe and well all three of you..Hugssssssssssss...very well done Richard

Richie has penned a most powerful, and very sad, piece.

And what is the name of that third poet??

Thank you William for giving Richard the opportunity to share his words with us, I enjoyed it very much, keep on writing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Fabulous writing Richard,enjoyed the reading of your work, very talented, hope to see more...thank you William for sharing your
cousins writing...now pass me a beer...hehe...Hugs dear friend, Peg

William, Richard, thank you for sharing your tender poem. My heart goes out to you. If only there wasn't such pain in this world...
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "Vivianna"

This is a poignant write--so many fathers are forgotten in the battles to be a part of their children's lives--my brother is an advocate for men in this situation