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Putting His Life On the Line

Born in the era of selfishness he upheld selflessness Putting his life on the line They lived their lives for themselves Not taking their kids to school Fearing their kids will forsake them, when educated He lived his life for others sake Taking his kin to get education stake Investing all his wealth in faith Putting his life on the line The fruits of his work dedicated to us While they had fun, eating and drinking wine Now we see him reap, for he shall no longer grief While they are now seeking relief That is my dad, my best friend By: Bakari Matano Original poem by; Karen Croft Title: about my dad

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 9/18/2013 2:14:00 PM
Bakari, congratulations... ............ luv ~SKAT~
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Date: 9/14/2013 10:17:00 AM
congrats on your win :)
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Date: 9/13/2013 8:30:00 PM
Bakari, --A beautiful poem and line... congratulations :-)...xox~ LINDA
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Date: 9/13/2013 10:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning place Bakari xx
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Date: 9/13/2013 9:01:00 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest,, Bakari
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Date: 9/13/2013 8:49:00 AM
A fine tribute, thanks for entering my contest. Congratulations!
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Date: 9/2/2013 4:07:00 PM
What an awesome dad you have...and what a wonderful man you are...I really enjoyed your poem a lot..God bless you and your family
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Bakari Matano
Date: 9/2/2013 11:31:00 PM
Thank you Donna i am happy you enjoyed, God bless you.

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