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A Simple Man
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A Simple Man

 

He was my Daddy

A simple man

Spoke his mind, never ran.

 

Articulating his words

Between his labored breath

Two words filled my head.

 

I didn’t want to hear

Even though I cared

I didn’t want to be there.

 

Two simple words

They could not be undone.

I wanted to run.

 

Daddy, I was afraid

Even though I prayed

One day it will be okay.

 

Deborah Ann Tornillo

Copyright© 2010

 


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 Reviews of "A Simple Man"
Reviewed by Clarence Prince
Reviewed on December 17, 2010
'One day it will be okay', that's the line to bear in mind, Deborah Ann.

Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on November 13, 2010
Lovely sentiments directed to your Dad.


Namaste

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 13, 2010
A lot said in few words, although I am not sure what the two words were, I know that the strength and love you had made you survive and hold onto the love you had for him.
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