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Far too many of these absentee fathers believe that they can plant a seed and harvest a decent crop (child) without ever hoeing a row or pulling a weed (having any involvement in their lives).

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Jan Terry

Date: 10/5/2015 10:03:00 PM

Hi, Donald. You were kind enough to visit my poem, 'The Music of Silence' so I thought I would check out your writes and, perhaps, get to know you a little better. I really like this poem. It says a lot metaphorically. My son grew up without his father and it is a shame that they both missed out on so much. Your thoughts are well represented in this work. : ) Janece

Donald J Bennett
Date: 10/5/2015 10:34:00 PM

I appreciate your kind words. Thaks.

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 9/9/2015 10:08:00 PM

Its a Shame the reality of life when you think of all the kids who have no Father.....I applaud your words on the matter-Love Ettie

Donald J Bennett
Date: 9/9/2015 10:32:00 PM

Thanks for your kind words as such words reinforces the desire to write and I appreciate that.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/26/2015 4:58:00 PM

:) :) LINDA

Donald J Bennett
Date: 4/26/2015 5:57:00 PM

Thank you for the smiles. That brightens my day.

Lei Strauss

Date: 4/22/2015 12:47:00 AM

this quite connects to the poem that i wrote! lovely!

Donald J Bennett
Date: 4/23/2015 7:20:00 PM

I thought that you would see the connection. Thank you for taking the time to read the piece and comment. I appreciate that.

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/3/2015 8:48:00 AM

Perhaps it should be a crime , to plant so many seeds yet put in no time. Yet it seems to be the new treat, to have some fun but when child appears make a hasty retreat. 7....

David Brown

Date: 12/27/2014 6:36:00 PM

Interesting work Donald. Those who can only satisfy the biological imperative are perhaps not suited to the rest of the job?

Donald J Bennett
Date: 12/27/2014 6:45:00 PM

Thank you sir for the comment. I truly believe that if you plant the seed you need to tend the crop.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2014 10:08:00 PM

Donald, this is life, and i love this.. Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~

Donald J Bennett
Date: 12/26/2014 6:58:00 PM

Thank you for commenting on this write. We as a nation need to get fathers back in the household and in their children's lives. Happy New Year.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/24/2014 8:14:00 AM

You speak the truth, we should all be better farmers when it comes to our children. Merry Christmas Donald.

Donald J Bennett
Date: 12/24/2014 12:27:00 PM

Richard; I thank you for your comment. I have not visited P.S. for some time but I did take time to scan thru some of your work this morning and enjoyed several of your writes. Well done. A joyous holiday season to you and yours my friend

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 12/13/2014 7:34:00 AM

Wow, that's quite a statement! Not so sure it's a Free verse though, more a Prose. Incidentally I'm not a father, and my marriage is nearly long enough for any kids to be thinking of leaving home, so no hard feelings.

David Meade

Date: 12/3/2014 8:34:00 PM

I also believe that absent fathers miss many blessings of being present with their children. As a father of three girls, my life has been enriched by their love. Great write.

Donald J Bennett
Date: 12/3/2014 11:58:00 PM

Thank you for your comment as that means a lot. We also raised 3 daughters plus a son. We got a lot of gray hair but they all are fine adults and parents.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/1/2014 12:42:00 AM

I grew up not knowing my father, and I think my life might be a lot different, if he had been there.... It is sad that so many do not step up and claim the responsibility that is theirs.... You have written the perfect metaphor here, Donald. Really well done!