As a child I see my Father- his hand
in mine leading the way-
Gentle , yet strong, he walked with me-
we sometimes stopped for play.
A baseball bat and glove in
the late evening sun-
Just me and my dad - Oh, you
should have seen him run!
As a teen I see my Father trying to
understand the new me-
But my earrings and punk hair
style was all he could see.
I rebelled as he marched on to
a different drum-
I wish I could have known then -
the things that were to come!
As a man I see my Father in a
different kind of way-
How I long to reach back in time
and change yesterday!
I wish I could hear his voice -
feel him hold my hand-
Tell him that I love him one more
time...pray he understands.
Be good to your Father, my dear friends,
you never know the day-
The Lord will claim His weary child-
and carry Him away!
Don't let your heart be hardened-
tell your Father..I Love You.
Once his name is etched in stone-
There's nothing you can do!
Authors Note: I lost my Father years ago. Every fathers day is so sad for me. If you still have yours...by all means...PLEASE....go to him...show your love and devotion. Don't wait intill it's too late!
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Reviews of "My Father"
Reviewed by Ross Ostrander
Reviewed on July 6, 2002
Great write! Thanks for making me want to say those three words that he has hardly ever heard...love ya linda! Ross
Reviewed by Ross Ostrander
Reviewed on June 14, 2002
Linda,
this is so incredable..! You are amazing..And to all fathers out there.Happy Fathers Day!!!
This is so beautiful...I was with my darling dad ...holding his hand when he died...he had cancer...I love him sssooooooo much and miss him painfully...but I still have many beautiful memeories...just like you do ,and it does help...this poem is wonderfull thank you for it.
Reviewed by Sanilnath
Reviewed on June 13, 2002
Great ... well just telling Great is not enough. I am proud that u think good and u cared ur father at this age ... when u are urself a mother ... Caring ur children and grand kids and ur Hubby ... i am proud u didnt forget the person who is responsible for such a good poet ... i am proud u did this ..
Keep always happy and keep smiling .. make ur friends in AD more happy with ur talent and work .. Keep it UP ...
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this is so incredable..! You are amazing..And to all fathers out there.Happy Fathers Day!!!
Love, Jo
I know the feeling without one, or just plainly "without" one. Thanks for a thoughts-provoking piece.
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Keep always happy and keep smiling .. make ur friends in AD more happy with ur talent and work .. Keep it UP ...