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My Dad Is Dead, I Think

Try to recall
What was he like?
Seems so long ago
Years and fathers alike.

Was he the second,
Or maybe the third?
So many behind me
My memory is blurred.

My mom's average is low,
Two years at the most;
Believe me twelve fathers
Is nothing to boast.

He looked so familiar,
How could I forget?
Was he my real dad?
I fill with regret,

For now he lies buried
Six feet below.
Was he my real dad?
I may never know.




circa 1989

Copyright © Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart | Year Posted 2017

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 9/19/2017 7:32:00 PM This is one cool poem, Maureen. Made me smile as your sharp wit cut into the very heart of me. Another fave for sure. An original poem from your younger self, ty for sharing. Love and peace always. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/20/2017 7:24:00 AM Thank you so much Freddie, and thank you for your "fatherly" advice! ;) mo blessings and love! xo

Patricia Cresswell Date: 9/12/2017 10:49:00 AM very strong indictment of modern families. If one can call it a family. Kids really get the muddy end of the stick. So sorry! Login to Reply

Kara Gru Date: 4/24/2017 3:52:00 PM A great poem! Subscribing! :) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/25/2017 6:27:00 AM Lol awesome ;D xomo!

Choene Alley Semenya Date: 3/17/2017 7:05:00 AM Splendid work, emotions galore.. .so much fun reading this Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/17/2017 9:05:00 AM Goody goody! Charmed I am Choene :) xomo

Mike Hauser Date: 3/15/2017 7:44:00 AM Love the off beat humor in this! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/17/2017 9:04:00 AM ;) off beat I be xomo!

Beej Simrov Date: 3/14/2017 5:14:00 PM Also I laughed out loud at the title, thanks for that! Login to Reply

Beej Simrov Date: 3/14/2017 5:13:00 PM Whoa this is intense, yet so lackadaisically stated. Good stuff! 7 from me Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/14/2017 6:01:00 PM You make me grin with glee!

Lisa Ricci Date: 3/13/2017 9:10:00 PM Good Evening Maureen. This entry is something. You have sought out this true to life with dignity and respect. That is a tribute to you and your character. Blessings to you. And yes, be proud of your heritage and life. Thank you for sharing yourself. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/14/2017 8:03:00 AM Thank you Lisa, your words here are precious to me, as you have said " you have no idea" ;) xomo

Running Wolves Date: 3/13/2017 5:17:00 PM Wow... glad this not reality... but it is funny. I never knew my father, but i know my real dad, he's the one who raised me. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/13/2017 7:05:00 PM I had a teenage mom, her first husband adopted me, and like you, he's my real dad :)

Sunlite Wanter Date: 3/13/2017 12:36:00 PM Kill self pity with a good laugh!!! Bet this poem will hit home for some. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/13/2017 2:47:00 PM I do have a rather promiscuous sense of humour ;) xomo!

Charlie Smith Date: 3/13/2017 11:27:00 AM One more would have made a bakers dozen. Might be a record. Good one Maureen... Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/13/2017 1:18:00 PM ...I don't remember any bakers ;) xomo!