A Wise Father

A Father's advice to his son on his wedding day
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A Wise Father

My wise old father said to me
Be kind and gentle to your wife
And happy you will always be
Throughout the years of married life

Be kind and gentle to your wife 
For she is loving, soft and sweet
Throughout the years of married life 
Her trust in you must be complete

For she is loving soft and sweet
So you must never do her wrong
Her trust in you must be complete
An honest heart will keep love strong

So you must never do her wrong
And happy you will always be
An honest heart will keep love strong
My wise old father said to me.




Pantoum contest May 8th 2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 9/14/2011 1:01:00 AM
I love Pantoums!This is a lovely one.If you go through my pages you will find many pantoums.Read my 'bring the sky nearer to me' and 'carrying romance all the way'.of course if u have enough time....regards.
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Date: 5/15/2010 11:13:00 PM
a very lovely written pantoum,,written with such truth and wisdom for sure,,Congratulations on your win,and Thank You for commenting after reading my words,,,Blessings..Cecil
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Date: 5/15/2010 7:36:00 PM
such a "right on" sentiment! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
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Date: 5/15/2010 5:43:00 PM
What a lovely poem.....and wise words indeed! Congratulations on this heartfelt poem! ~ Carrie
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Date: 5/15/2010 12:02:00 PM
Congrats Margaret on your winning 2nd place poem in the Pantoum contest by Catie.. with this remarkable poem.. enjoy your special win so well deserved.. luv.. Linda-Marie... thankxxx for your great comments yesterday ..and yes I am such a sports nut myself... having four sons u have to be ..haha..luv..
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Date: 5/9/2010 2:22:00 AM
ah, yes, this is the one I read earlier. I sure hope we don't get counted off for being different from her example because this is the way I always saw them done! LUv, andrea
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Date: 5/7/2010 10:34:00 PM
I really like this, margaret. Sweet and simple, I hope it does well. Luv, andrea
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Date: 5/7/2010 9:36:00 PM
hey great idea/theme for the contest, Margaret. thank you for your comment. -Robert
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Date: 5/7/2010 7:44:00 PM
well done, good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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Date: 5/7/2010 7:27:00 PM
A nice passionate poem. Good luck in the contest
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