Father Son

Tall, back broad, voice resonant and deep. Chisel stone gaze within crenellated keep.

Lightening and thunder; argument claws the air. Mirror image endures; my frailty laid bare.

Conflict in your eyes. Hold fast a while.  Remember!  All that has been; your safe keep
and nurture.

Let's put aside our differences. Accept what I am: My Son grown up and now a man.

What care now I if you are foolish, should fail. More than life itself my love, take my
hand and prevail.

Live well and love. Have courage; battle when you have to.Learn from mistakes and raise
your child like when I first met you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 15, 2010 at 11:49 AM
DAVID, Congratulations! On having your poem featured this week. A poem well deserved, keep the fascinating poetry coming" Nathan D."
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October 15, 2010 at 9:44 AM
GOOD MORNING! DAVID, CoNGRATULATIoNS ON HAVING YOUR POEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT"
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October 12, 2010 at 2:13 PM
David, hello & Congratulations! On your awesome & well done poem being featured this week: ) have a nice one,..p.d.
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October 11, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Fascinating narrative and cheers for being featured this week. nette
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October 11, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week David what a great way to have it seen. Love, Carol
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October 10, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Mnay congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Janette
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April 1, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today David. Love, Carol
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March 31, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Very moving poem, David. The message of guidance from the father had much wisdom. (I used to think my father had it all wrong; but he got "smarter" as I got older. LOL) Enjoyed reading your poem. Thanks for sharing. Love, Carolyn
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