Fatherhood

Fatherhood

Becoming a father, don't take it for granted
It's very important, this seed you have planted

Will take on new life, and a soul of its own
Everyone knows, you must reap what you've sewn

The Lord has a part, in creating this life
You'll answer to him, when you enter the light

He places upon you, a very large weight
To fail him now, the consequence great

The rewards are greater, far from mild
He relies on you, to guide this child

Teach moral and value and always to seek him
For if they do not, their future may be grim

Such an honor it is, God gave you this duty
For when done right, there will be so much beauty

The seed you have sewn, you will see come to bloom
You'll be able to notice, from across the room

The fruits of your labor, oh how they glow
They grow up so fast, so soon you will know

How it was worth, the sacrifice
Enough that you would do it twice

Don't ever act like, your child is a bother
God doesn't view that, as being a father

Be patient and strong, and also forgiving
So the bond that you share, will be ever living

Then you will know, you've done as you should
If you trust God to guide you, through fatherhood
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Pickett Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Fatherhood is a blessing... I have no seeds of my own but I am the only Pickett son... So, The future belongs to me!!!!! Excellent my friend.....:JP]
M. Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Such a lovely outlook on fatherhood. May I just suggest changing "a soul of it's own" to "a soul of its own"? All the best, Sarah
Sweetheart Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Welcome to the Poetry Soup Family of poets... please continue to share your creative writes with us all ...as this delight tonight... Fatherhood is wonderful .. I have 4 sons.. Motherhood not too bad either.. luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup..
Galica Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Any one mind telling me what they think? All comments are welcome. I am new to poetry and could use any advice. Also I don't know what type of poetry this is. Maybe rhyme? Thanks for any input
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