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Father's Day

Father's Day He was sitting on a park bench all alone. He was thinking - why he had to be different from other kids. He didn't remember ever having a father. He couldn't understand why other kids had fathers and he didn't. He didn't have a father to watch him go play ball, or take him fishing. The rest of the kids were always talking about their fathers and all the fun they had with them. while the other kids went with their fathers he had to stay alone. He was looking up at the heavens and asked - why? All he remembered was his Mom always being with him. His father had abandon his Mom and him, when he was only a baby. He was still in school and at fifteen - he had found a part time job to help his Mother out. Today was Father's Day. He had gotten off early from work. He had bought a Father's Day card. He had a sad look on his face. At this time he got up and went home. His Mom gave him a hug and told him - dinner is ready. He smiled and gave her a hug and also the card and said - happy Father's Day Mom... 06/05/2014 Written by Lucilla M. Carrillo Note: Like this - there are many stories of Mothers that have to raise their kids alone. I was one of them, because some men or not responsible.

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Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 6/7/2014 9:33:00 AM

So sad and sweet Lucille.... I love the ending :) Ana

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/7/2014 10:11:00 AM

No problem and thanks for the visit.

Ana Espinola Collins
Date: 6/7/2014 9:37:00 AM

Lucilla... Sorry about the typo !

Vera Duggan

Date: 6/7/2014 12:21:00 AM

Luclla what a lovely poem and so sad for all those children who do not have their Dad's with them, as Peter said our grandson doesn't have his father in his life, but you couldn't get a better father to him than Peter, he adores him but he is one of the lucky ones and the best part is he lives with us and his Mum, so they are both lucky, great write my dear. Take care ...........Vera..............

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/7/2014 10:21:00 AM

Thanks Vera; Life is full of choices and sometimes we we don't make the right ones. Enjoy your grandson as long as you can, because they grow up quick. Blessings

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/6/2014 10:29:00 PM

Sorry forget to say, I know this is a sad poem, but you have done a fine job alone, and also this poem shows the beauty of how we do the best in this world no matter life is not always as we wish it!!!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/6/2014 11:47:00 PM

So true, and there is many of children with a father, who still suffer.

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/6/2014 11:36:00 PM

You are right, but life is still good. We just have to play with the cards we were dealt in life.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/6/2014 10:27:00 PM

When I read the title, I said oh nooo, another hallmark card! LOL But this, this is one your best poems, the ending would bring tears to anyone. So so beautiful, you have told this story so well, and the sentiments hold true, no mother or father, and even some who have a father and he is not there for them. Having seen someones smile, and you can pass that along, you have done a fine job!!!!!! hugs

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/6/2014 11:33:00 PM

No, it wasn't a Hallmark card - just one of many life's stories. I too don't remember my real Dad. He left when I was only three. I never saw him again, that is why to me my daughter is my treasure. Thanks for the nice comment.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/6/2014 5:53:00 AM

Full of grief but very enlightening. A great tribute you have paid to your mom, Lucilla

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/6/2014 11:26:00 AM

Thank you DR. Ram. I hope you have a Happy Father's Day.... Lucilla

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/6/2014 5:14:00 AM

This is so sad and heartfelt. It made me think of my youngest grandson. His dad passed away when he was 7. My daughter tries to be mom and dad, but there are some things she just cannot do.

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/6/2014 5:33:00 AM

Thank you and you are right. It is not easy , but life goes on.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/6/2014 5:03:00 AM

Such a touchingt heartfelt write Lucilla - The final line brought tears to my eyes. Hugs as ever. Jan xxx

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/6/2014 5:31:00 AM

Thank you Jan, I will visit you later.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/6/2014 1:26:00 AM

this is so poignant. The mother was a very good one to be seen as his father figure as well. VERY touching and lovely poem, my friend.

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/6/2014 5:30:00 AM

thank you Andrea, life is sometimes not fair some.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 6/6/2014 12:01:00 AM

I can really relate to this, because I never knew my father, either. But, my Mom cared for me and loved me as much as any father would have. I don't know where I would be without her.... This poem is beautiful and quite touching. Very well done, Lucilla!

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/6/2014 5:26:00 AM

Thank you for reading. My daughter did meet her father forty years later.

Tim Smith

Date: 6/5/2014 8:35:00 PM

How sweet...You raised a wonderful son...hugs Tim

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/5/2014 11:06:00 PM

Thank you so much Tim, but it wasn't a son - it was a daughter and she is the reason I live.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/5/2014 8:21:00 PM

It is sad when men fail to meet their responsibility. They don't realize but they lose a big part of themselves by walking away.

Lucilla Carrillo
Date: 6/5/2014 11:08:00 PM

It is very sad when this happens. There are good men in the world and I respect those that stay and raise their families.