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Words from my father
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Words from my father.... I mean my pastor... no, no... it may have been.... i cant remember anymore. i only remember the words.

Take. Eat. All that I give to you.

Eat- you silly twit.

It's good for you.

I know.

Drink, and be nourished.

Look... I drink it, and see how fine I am.

I take it in and it makes me good and fine.

I never spit it out.

Now, don't you see how unattractive you are,

vomiting like that?

Choke it down, love.

And smile. Someone might be looking.

Here... watch me... then try it again.

Now WATCH!

I'm eating. Everything.

Swallow fast and I can't even taste it.

And I don't puke it up, either.

There, it's down. And I'm smiling.

Now, you try again. OH.... I'm so proud of you.

But you haven't eaten it all.

Yes, even that. Oh...

OH! I love you so.

Now smile. There... hold it.

Well, that will do. At least you're not frowning so.

Now let's work on your posture.

 

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 Reviews of "Words from my father"
Reviewed by Peter Adotey Addo
Reviewed on October 1, 2006
You don't have to remember who .. This is a good advice for living...And makes you think ...Nice poem .. Thank you

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on September 2, 2004
Love the depth.

"Look... I drink it, and see how fine I am."

That line speaks volumes! Very nice write.

Reviewed by Tami Ryan
Reviewed on September 1, 2004
Me thinks there's much more here than just these words. Still, connection was made. Thanks for the smile.

Reviewed on January 21, 2004
A thught-provoking piece!

Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o)


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