Everything a Boy Would Need

Father you are ev'rything a boy would need 
Strong and Patient, Distant but always ready
never lost in emotion Like my Mum was
Shame that I'm a girl
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tripp Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 9:02 AM
Well done in so few words.
Munro Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Hi, this is a very powerful poem. Amazing you can pack so much truth and emotion into only four lines. Great work.
Brown Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I wish I had a better understanding on the forms of poetry so I could give you a clear confident comment on your writing Nick. I will tell you I do love reading poetry. I thank you for sharing yours today I enjoyed reading it. Love, Carol
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January 25, 2012 at 6:31 AM
Agree Nick,well done. oxox Anne-Lise
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