Dad (poem) by Erica Ivory on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 30, 2003

I shouldn't be reading this while at work. Partly because, well, ...I should be working. But partly because this piece made me cry.

I am a father of two daughters. I pray that they will never doubt my love for them.

And I pray that you know, or will know, that your value is not dependent on the opinions of others, real or imagined. You are unique, special and precious.

Sadly, I know that nothing I can say will do much to heal your wounds...or perhaps you have already found your path to healing and forgiveness.

Either way....Hugs....

Reviewed by Shawn Field

Reviewed on July 29, 2003

raw indeed...

Reviewed by Candida Eittreim

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

All I have is my
unconditional love.
Something you may
never know
the value of..

May I never be more
than a mist of a memory..
of a small failure
you cannot quite see......

Erica, you've done a fine job here. And hit quite a raw nerve.

Candy

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

Hugs. Heart touching write.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

Excellent write....Deep and touchy....BHUWAN

Reviewed by William Heffner

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

Well written Erica, thanks for sharing.

This also echos the hearts of too many disowned children these days, myself included. Please take the time to read my poem He's Got To Be My Dad, this is how I went from disowned to owned.

Keeping the faith
Always Thankful

Officer William Heffner

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewpoetry.asp?id=64894

Reviewed by Mark Mahoney (Reader)

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

Excellent, painful to express, i'm more than sure, a very well composed verse... well done, take care... Mark...

Reviewed by Zenith Elliott

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

Erica, this caused my heart to hurt. There us nothing worse than wanting a particle of recognition from someone you love that won't return your love. Hold your head high be as good as you can and blessings will always be bestowed on you. Great write, and much happiness to you.

Reviewed by Victoria Finn (Reader)

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

I agree with Jerry, you conjour up some powerful images.Fab write.

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

There is so much raw pain in this piece.
Very powerful and deeply moving, Erica
~Chrissie

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

This was so beautiful, and so very touching, powerfully written,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on July 25, 2003

Tears!!