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I'M Starting Over

5:44 AM 22 oct 2014 Starting over in my second half Trying to make better and leave behind my past It is not easy with children involved Even though they are almost grown and not small They have their lives ahead If they need me I am still dad I can not live just waiting in a box Just waiting to be taken out to clear life's rocks Getting stiff and gathering dust Eyes growing dim mind filling with rust I must move on and renew my life I must be productive and shine my light I love you girls with all my heart But I need this fresh new start I can not do it in this town Too many bad memories to keep me down I hope that you can understand And not spend your life hating this old man I am just a phone call away And I will come back to visit and stay a few days I fell in love the days you two were born I will love you forever though my heart is torn

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Willow Lawrence

Date: 10/22/2014 6:33:00 PM

So touching, honest and true. There is something very special about a dad's love for his daughters. :) xoxo

Jasonpoet Boyd
Date: 10/22/2014 7:18:00 PM

I am glad that it has touched you. Thank you

Eve Roper

Date: 10/22/2014 8:30:00 AM

They have their live ahead If they need me I am still dad, it is so hard to just let go. Even though they are our children we love them and we try to support them as much as we can but sometimes we need to keep our mouth shut and move on :) eve

Eve Roper
Date: 10/22/2014 7:23:00 PM

lessons I have learned with my 3 sons :) love & hugs eve

Jasonpoet Boyd
Date: 10/22/2014 7:19:00 PM

Moving on I am but easy it is not. But I know what I need to do and I have someone wonderful to help me along the journey. Thank you for your comment. Take care and God bless

BE Bailey

Date: 10/22/2014 7:09:00 AM

This is a very touching piece. Thank you for sharing "B"

Jasonpoet Boyd
Date: 10/22/2014 7:45:00 AM

I have been struggling with these feelings for some time now. I just had to get it out. I am so thankful to have a place and friends to share and understand. Thank you