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False father, hold your tongue
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What your son might have said had he had the words… False father Why do you bother? Hold your tongue Dipped in foulest dung. I need hope Not rank, half-baked dope. Where’s your truth, Joy of fading youth? Summon self, Seize love from far shelf. See me here, Feeling only fear. Please, tell me How you wanted me. Pardon, bless, mistakes and messes. Show me now when and where and how. Let me know you you seldom show.
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Reviews of "False father, hold your tongue"

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on August 30, 2004

(((dawn)))

powerful and emotive, this write sears the soul--well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(

Reviewed by Theresa Koch

Reviewed on August 30, 2004

Powerful and heart touching piece`*

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on August 30, 2004

Gut touching write!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on August 30, 2004

VEry powerful piece Dawn!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on August 30, 2004

A great depiction of a fiurehead, not a real father.

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on August 30, 2004

stoical, stiff upper lip fathers need to put an arm around their sons and daughters, but then, would we have your eloquent poem, Dawn? k

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on August 30, 2004

Significant and important message to all..with an undercurrent of sadness running through the thread...Dawn..
Peter

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on August 29, 2004

I need hope
Not rank, half-baked dope.

great image, awesome poem!

Reviewed by Virago DeSante

Reviewed on August 29, 2004

simple, poignant, accurate.
lovely write.
thankyou for the review!
B.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on August 29, 2004

WOW now this is powerful Dawn!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 29, 2004

How sad that it must be so! Very dynamic verse, well done!

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on August 29, 2004

Excellent poem with a great message.

Sandie May Angel

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on August 29, 2004

Nice rhyme, great message, excellent poem! Enjoyed.

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