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How Men Become Fathers

How do we men become fathers I write of the traditional way First, we have to get married A blind leap off a cliff, you might say And our partner has to want to be a mother No getting around that, no way other Then we both have to be free of 'conditions' That might lead to 'baby-prohibition' An egg is fertilized, a fetus is grows Pretty soon, Mom's belly shows A heart is detected, fingers and toes stick out The miracle of life is what this is about... Then the blessed event, a baby is born Our faces as happy as a sunshine-filled morn So, no man becomes a father all by himself He's surrounded by Love ~ an abundance of help

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Date: 6/22/2020 1:13:00 AM
lol..lovely tribute to all fathers.. I'm a 10 year old father, as a father born only after your child born..
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Date: 6/21/2020 8:34:00 PM
Loved it GW. How cool. Best. Mohan
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/21/2020 9:28:00 PM
Thanks for the enthusiasm, Mohan! Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 6/21/2020 4:02:00 PM
Gershon This is a simple beautiful write! Like it. From a Ovum to a human, a slave of genes and traditions and cultures till dust unto dust! Are you thinking of grand children?
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Date: 6/21/2020 4:40:00 PM
Gee, thanks for such enthusiasm, Krish!! … As for grandchildren, my oldest is already 19. I'm no 'pro' at being a grandfather, unfortunately. (I do better with my own kids! lol.) Thanks, Gershon

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