Charlie Mac

CHARLIE MAC,

I remember as a little girl how you would come by in your antique car and take me for a ride.  My remembrance is when you buck your eyes to say you something else but you still my child.  Daddy was I obedient when I did what you said with a smile?

I recollect you telling me about our family.  You stated that we are tribal in our identity; that our Negroid blood came from slavery.  You said we are just as much as anyone else is even when this nation may think differently.  Daddy didn't you give me insight into a life enlighten?

I recall your statement about your education.
You said you went to school but was not treated right.
Therefore, you dropout and started your life.
You became mastered skilled and did well.
Daddy didn't you provide me guidance in a world of racial disparity?

I will never forget the new bike you bought me.
You bought it without it being a holiday.
I was so amazed that you would that I road down Milam in pure enjoyment.
Daddy you showed them who you are - that your daughter was just as much.

Without hesitation, I have call to mind all the love you have shown me throughout life.
You may be down now but your strength shines through.
Mr. Charles Mac Williams, I love you!
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~Penned on March 03, 2014~ 
~For Father's Day Contest Poetry Contest~
~Entry Date: May 31, 2014~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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June 15, 2014 at 6:55 PM
thank you for the reply...Linda
A   Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 10:39 PM
Verlena, Congratulations, a wonderful and heartfelt win. Love ~LINDA
Walker  Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 10:54 PM
Thanks Linda for your support and I just enter your last contest with a Couplet. Verlena
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June 10, 2014 at 8:16 PM
special congrats on your shining win, verlena... awesome work!.. huggs
Walker  Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 8:28 PM
Thanks Nette. Verlena
Lindley Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 9:01 PM
Easy to see that you had a truly great Dad my friend.. A very fine tribute you wrote!! Congrats on your win!!!!!
Walker  Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 9:17 PM
Thanks Robert for your supportive remarks. Verlena
Johnson Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 8:23 PM
A lovely tribute to your daddy. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Walker  Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 8:30 PM
thanks joyce for supportive remarks. verlena
A  Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 1:35 AM
a heart felt poem, Verlena, a nice lovely winning poem. *SKAT*
Walker  Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 2:07 AM
Nice Skat for your loving support... :)s and hugs... Verlena
Johnson Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 6:33 PM
A love proudly shown. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Walker  Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 6:35 PM
Thanks for your support Joyce... Verlena
Onclaud Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 12:56 PM
he was adored, truly.. congrats, verlena!.. hugs
Walker  Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 12:57 PM
Thanks for the support Nette... :)s and hugs to you... Verlena
Mehta Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 5:23 AM
Enjoyed the emotional write and congrats on the fine win, verlena
Walker  Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 5:55 AM
Thanks Dr. Ram. Verlena
Walker  Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 4:51 AM
Thanks Huberta. Verlena
Van Akkeren Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 4:50 AM
Congratulations on your win for this heartfelt story...it was lovely to read, thanks for sharing cheers Huberta
Walker  Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 4:53 AM
Thanks Huberta. Verlena
Gasun Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 3:34 AM
Congratulations my dear friend Verlena. Thank you so much for your full support! May I also have this opportunity to thank you for visiting my page. I'll come back to read more of your wonderful poems soon. Biggest hugs! Love lots, Leonora
Walker  Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 3:37 AM
Thanks Leonora and please visit again soon... Verlena
Jones Avatar
March 4, 2014 at 5:43 PM
Ohhh I dearly enjoyed the love shining through every word of this lovely poem...
Walker  Avatar
March 4, 2014 at 7:32 PM
Thanks Donna.. Your enjoyment means so much to me :)s.... Verlena
Lamoureux Avatar
March 4, 2014 at 9:06 AM
I like this multi layered message. It is both dealing with relationship an social commentary in perfect balance.
Walker  Avatar
March 4, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Thanks Rick... I enjoy your responses to my poetry :). Verlena
Kayode Avatar
March 3, 2014 at 11:42 PM
A fantastic one about daddy,the trajectory of fathely love and care clearly penned.This no doubt is classic,gl in the contest Verlena.
Walker  Avatar
March 4, 2014 at 12:25 AM
Thanks Kayods for your thumbs up... Verlena
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