Denial

I have a father who denies me A father denied by his father A father who has fathered many But, Fathered few I am his child. I’ll not deny him. He has my love though he denies it. He has my grief though he’d despise it. I have a father so little mine, so little left, here. I have a father. I’ll keep him near. A father to me who is so dear.

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Belinda Parish

Date: 2/18/2009 12:43:00 PM

A heartbreaking write my dear Carolyn. So many father's deny their own children. My son's father was one of them. He was never been in his life and He missed out on the most wonderful young man's life...sad thing is though, is my son denies he has a father now.

Abe Lopez

Date: 2/10/2009 9:59:00 PM

this poem is very toucing to me ...great job!

Maryam Jameela Haniff

Date: 2/10/2009 4:21:00 PM

sweet but sad...nice wording and the flow is perfect!....love*/*Maryam*

Robin L. Gass

Date: 2/10/2009 2:00:00 PM

This poem reached in and grabbed my heart. It will stay there. Beautifully writen but so sad. Love, Robin

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/10/2009 1:45:00 PM

Debbie, this is so sad. You sound like an amazingly strong person, though you are bearing great hurt. Hoping things change for the better, as I cannot stand the thought of you not being accepted and loved in return. Deeply emotional as my heart goes out to you. Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/10/2009 1:33:00 PM

This is filled with a sad, bittersweet emotion. Being denied is a painful thing to bear...even when there is love still apparently there. Well written, a lot of heart in this one. ~ Carrie