I Hate

I hate...
by ~H~

I hate the way you make me feel
Sick and alone, unable to heal
From the wounds of the knowledge that I'll never be
The son you wanted, clearly not me

You were never there in my younger years
To heal the bruises or dry the tears
It was always my mother who stood me by
Even when i disappointed or made her cry

Yet you wonder why we never talk
Or when you get started, i begin to walk
You are always right, no matter the fight
Screw those who dare challenge your might

So when exactly was i awarded your scorn
Was it perhaps the day i was born
Or was it the day i decided to be true
And vowed never, EVER to be like you

So fare thee well, father, fare thee well
For speak we wont, not on pain of hell
And remember me when your days are done
Cheerio, your rejected son.

-End-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 11/20/2015 11:08:00 PM
Painful and all to common of events today. A man's worth comes not from the actions of his preceeding relatives, rather from the progress in humanity he makes despite such repugnant beginings.
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Date: 11/20/2015 9:01:00 AM
You don't have to be like your father just be you
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Date: 11/17/2015 10:28:00 PM
Hugo:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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Date: 11/8/2015 9:25:00 PM
Emotive and heartfelt write Hugo.. congrats on superb win!
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Date: 11/8/2015 12:57:00 AM
OH....what a powerful write. The pain is evident in every line. It's so sad. My heart is full of feelings for the son who still craves his father's approval. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 11/7/2015 6:43:00 PM
A heartfelt write - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/7/2015 3:22:00 PM
Hugo, Congrats on your win in Freddie's contest. SKAT
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Date: 11/7/2015 1:20:00 PM
Such a heartfelt write but done so well congratulations on your win
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Date: 11/7/2015 10:01:00 AM
This heartbreaking poem may help others who have always felt the kind of rejection you are sharing here. Well done, Hugo! Congratulations on a fine win!
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Date: 11/7/2015 9:17:00 AM
Hugo, this poem breathes the heaviness of resentment and heartbreak. Congratulations! Janice
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Date: 11/7/2015 8:35:00 AM
Thank you for all the comments, and also thank you for selecting my poem as one of the contest winners :-D I am humbled and most appreciative.
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Date: 11/7/2015 8:30:00 AM
Hugo, this is real, sadden that you had to go through this in life. Happy you have shared these feelings so maybe they can be put to rest; Forgiveness is not always for the other person, forgiveness is for those who were hurt the most that deserve peace. Congrats my friend :)
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Date: 11/7/2015 7:38:00 AM
I can so relate to this one, congratulations on your win.
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Date: 11/4/2015 3:10:00 AM
- Welcome to P- Soup with your great first poem - I wish you luck with many more poems - A pleasure to meet you here, Hugo :) - Best wishes // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/3/2015 11:55:00 AM
Hugo, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 11/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
that is deep Hugo, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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