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Who's my Father?
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Daddy,
They say you are not my father
Those who look into our blood
In search of identity
Why can’t they look into our feelings?
And see who my real father is:
You dad, you alone

The test is out
Our DNA doesn’t match
An now they must take you from me
Far away from my heart

All I am
You made me that
Why should it matter?
That the test goes wrong

So tell me
Who is my Father?
Is it him who we both share the same DNA
But never knew my name
Or him
Who changed my diaper?
When mum was away
And showed me the happy face
When tears drain down my eyes.

Who then is my father?

Daddy
They say you are not
But deep in my heart
With all the love you gave me
No matter where they take me
You will always be my Father.

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 Reviews of "Who's my Father?"
Reviewed by Lynn Barry
Reviewed on May 31, 2003
Thank you...I have an adopted daughter and raised her knowing I am her "Mom" but since she found her birth relations I have been insecure about our relationship...this poem helps...outstanding...

Reviewed on May 26, 2003
Oh Toris:

This is soooo heartfelt. I know that feeling of disappointments on both sides. You are right, your Daddy should always be your father, THE REAL ONE!!!!! - The other one is just a biological father. This is the difference between THE REAL ONE and the biological one. It is so sad that even now people don't know the difference between the two.

Most heartfelt write of all. Well-done!

Sandie Angel :o) a.k.a. May Lu $*_*$

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on May 26, 2003
There is so much heartbreak in the answer to, "Who's my Father." Quite a dilemma for
those who decide. Either way, they decide wrong. Bill

Reviewed by Dove (Reader)
Reviewed on May 25, 2003
They say anyone can make a baby, but only a speacial man is a father..Beautifuly moving, as always I am deeply inspired..

Dove

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 25, 2003
Toris, this is a powerful declaration of love, and a wonderful tribute to your father, that doesn't share your DNA, but does everything share else!Bravo!

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on May 25, 2003
Sweet one, Toris. It is the parent who is a parent that is the parent. Wise lady.

[diaper]

Reviewed by Linda Murray
Reviewed on May 25, 2003
Is the father the one who loved and nurtured you or the one with the DNA? This is the question that many people must answer for themselves. Me, I pick the loved and nurtured over DNA anytime. Good Luck!! also a great write.


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