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I really like your poem. Thank you. Wow. Well done.

A touching poem indeed/ It describes the wrong sentiment had/ A beautiful relationship didn't flower/ It is a loss to both of them/ Thank God, daughter shows maturity/ A poem that describes the common mentality/ A nice, but tragic song in my view!

Jan, excellent poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, and your POTD honor, Constance

The juxtaposition of tragedy and charm . . . One wouldn't grieve for a passing cloud but your value is unimpeachable. Goat-cheese pizza's the best!

Hi Jan, I guess my computer was in the shop when you wrote this emotional piece. Belated congratulations on such a heart wrenching poem if it is an actual account of your personal relationship with your dad. I hope other male figures took his place for you. God bless, Nancy

Oh Jan. Good Morning. I am so very sorry Jan if this is true to life. Truly. Your suite was executed wonderfully and the emotive factor is ever present through your words. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent and story. Blessings now and always. Have a wonderful morning and day. Yes, congratulations on POTD (smile)

Jan so sad this made me feel. Words escape me now but there is heartfelt pain in reading this. I am so sorry your dad was such a shallow individual, I am so glad your mom was there because I am sure she made up for him. With me it is the opposite I love my daughter and have done everything in the world to win her love and it is so heartbreaking sometimes to deal with her rejection. In a way I can really relate to the pain you felt. God loves you he was your other dad and your Mom she was a Saint

A great write, though sad! Like others said, his loss! Congratulations on POTD!

Back with congratulations on another win. I enjoyed reading it again. Have a great day/week with your wonderful win............

I found this poem to be very touching and I hope you do not mind it inspired me to write a similar one. xoxo

"I have flourished with my words but I’ll never grieve" - Late have I noticed this POTD poem. Congratulations!

You put your heart in your poem and were so deservedly rewarded with POTD Jan…..kindness and cuddles sent to you my friend! Debx

Jan, congratulations on your heartfelt POTD. You’re a beautiful soul, living your own life. Hugs ~

A truly great poem to be chosen as POTD my good friend. So very powerful in words and feelings. A fav my friend, God bless you.

Dear Jan, Congratulations on your POTD. You have created a powerful piece of writing - feel sad, but probably there are men who deprive their children of the wonderful love a father could give! Hugs ~ Mala

Wow. This is so sad and so painful to even read - especially for me. I wasn't close to my dad either... this poem hits home. Praying for you. Congrats on POTD ... God bless you always, Love, Gina

Potent, raw, powerful, heartbreaking. You are amazing Jan and your words are so powerful! My heart feels your life story! Big congratulations on POTD ! Hugs always, Susan :)

Well written. Powerful and so sad. Congratulations for POTD :)

Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful/powerful yet sad write. Many years ago, I had a boss who wanted a son. He painted the room blue, put in blue carpet, got dark wood furniture, and bought ever piece of sport equipment he could find. An all boys room. They had a girl. He would Not go to the hospital and a friend had to bring the wife/baby home. He would not even talk to his wife for months. So Sad. Hugs... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..................

Family ties don't always bind us in a good way. An excellent piece, Jan...poignantly heartwrenching...but excellent, nonetheless. The last stanza shows a lot of strength and strength of character. Congrats on POTD, as well.

Powerful, heartrending Senryu, Jan, with an extremely poignant title that many of us can relate to on some level. Congratulations on Poem of the Day!

I thought this happened in India years ago. I know how you feel. Good for recognition as POTD.

Such a heartfelt poem, but things like this do happen. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs

It's so sad to think that one child would be loved more than another. I am the 14th child of 15 children yet each one of us was loved equally. Hugs to you my friend.

Congratulations on POTD, this seems to be common in China , when they were limited to one child especially, every child should be loved no matter, some should feel blessed they did not learn and become as their biological parents, May the love of God pour unto all to seek hope, comfort, rest and love,