A Father's Plea

That's not him, I swear
   To harm a fly, he can't bear
He'd just never dare...

O, please don't lock him away!
   Now I see: Crime doesn't pay
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Chiri Avatar
October 9, 2019 at 7:50 PM
Ahh a cry for her lover and daddy isn't having it! Love your take on it Gershon!;)
Wolf Avatar
October 9, 2019 at 9:13 PM
My take is almost as interesting as your take on it, actually! Thanks for letting me know how you viewed this plea, Brenda. Smiles, Gershon
Theraven Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 10:43 AM
Gershon, I like the poem and agree with the premise. Recalls to mind 'the sins of the father'. -Richard
Wolf Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 11:55 AM
There you go, Richard: What a spot-on comment! Much appreciated. (See my post, 'You didn't sin,' today's date, for the true meaning of 'sin.'). Thanks, again! Take care, Gershon
Sands Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 10:02 PM
That is sure right. Crime doesn't pay. Well done Gershon :)
Wolf Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Crime never pays in the end, does it? Thanks, Heidi! :) gw
Rodrigues Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 9:48 PM
Well done!
Wolf Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Thanks for the 'rare' comment. (Pun intended). Appreciated, Kim. Warmest wishes, Gershon
Adams Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 8:57 PM
parents never want to see the bad in their creation and sometimes sticking up for them only makes them worse...Good write my friend :) hugs
Wolf Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 9:31 PM
Isn't it amazing how blind love is?! ~ Gershon
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