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A Father's Lament - To My Children

The die have been cast The cards have been played I can't reconcile Decisions I've made Made out of love And not out of spite I won't say I'm sorry Though I'm feeling contrite When you were young I was a god As you grew older I was just odd It just goes to show What a difference time makes Your perspective on life And the wisdom it takes Just be objective When considering the facts Don't judge me too harshly While grinding your axe an original poem By "poemdog" Daniel Turner for all of those times I said" No" and you didn't understand

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Dan Cwiak

Date: 1/26/2016 8:11:00 PM

Parenting never ends...and sometimes we end up at loggerheads with those we love the most. I recently told my son that "no one likes to be laughed at", now it has become an inside joke to the 2 of us. I know that the axe is being ground, but perhaps now, without as much edge as it could have had.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/26/2016 8:21:00 PM

It is up to us as parents to be objective with the things our children bring to us. One can't say no or yes every time. It was always a long discussion at our house. Usually they know the answer before they ask. Thanks for your comments.

Kp Nunez

Date: 1/25/2016 11:16:00 PM

This touched me...you have expressed in simple but powerful rhyme not only a father's but most parent's lament. Does a parent ever make a decision out of spite. It is always out of love, just as you've written ...PS. Re your reply to my other comment, I don't know about the intellectual...I do know, as with most readers who also write, I try to reach that place from where the writer comes. Best regards! :-)

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/26/2016 5:55:00 AM

Thank you,Kim for your time and support. You are so kind.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2016 7:03:00 PM

Daniel, I really like this. I think many of us as parents can relate to this. Very good writing.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/23/2016 7:07:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words, Ms. Andrea. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 1/23/2016 4:04:00 PM

Daniel, this is a write I can relate to. Excellent throughout, I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/23/2016 4:45:00 PM

I'm almost certain every parent has had these thoughts or discussions at some point. Thank you again for taking the time to read and comment.