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My Truths

"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." — Quote by Anne Geddes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I liked to wear new clothes as a kid I liked things many more crayons, paper, a doll, a chocolate, pink shoes, ribbons, bangles I knew not: they were to be bought by money that money was to be earned, that my father was poor, that he skipped meals often. As a kid I just thought my dad was cruel cruel, as he did not get me things I pointed He would turn my gaze to something else distract me with jokes and tales His roaring laughter drowned my likes and my childish cries But I never saw his aching heart and unshed tears I was ten when he died Forgive me dad, I was a foolish child.

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 4/21/2025 9:31:00 AM

Your poem carries such a profound message, Thriveni! It truly touched my heart and brought a wave of nostalgia. Bless your kind heart, dear! -Smita

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/21/2025 7:30:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind visit and words dear poet. I am glad you liked it. I am grateful to you for the good wishes and blessings dear poet. thank you.

Maclawrence Famuyiwa

Date: 4/19/2025 10:21:00 AM

Nicely written. A beauty to visualise.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/19/2025 9:23:00 PM

Oh thank you dear friend. I am glad you liked it, thank you for your kind visit and words. means so much to me.

Mark Toney

Date: 4/19/2025 10:16:00 AM

Threvini, I appreciate your support for my Flash Poetry Challenge (12). Your poem was randomly chosen to be featured in my 'Results' blog, which is now up and running. What a heart-rending poem! It's relatable to so many, including myself—a Fav for me.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/19/2025 9:22:00 PM

That the poem was randomly chosen, a poem close to my heart, emotionally chokes me. I shall gift this day's happiness to my dad. I am grateful to you for the FPC and precious time. I am glad you liked it too. a Fav! from you brings tears of joy to me dear poet, thank you. thank you.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/4/2025 8:08:00 PM

Powerful, compelling, so touching. A fav for me.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/5/2025 5:58:00 AM

Oh! I am honored by your kind visit, fav and generous words dear poet. These my truths haunt me every second, there are times I pray to lord to just give me one single fleeting chance to ask forgiveness to my dad. I am grateful to you dear seeker, thank you for this visit. precious much to me.

QuotesVib QuotesVib

Date: 12/6/2024 3:20:00 AM

Your poem touched me deeply. What a beautiful and touching poem. This is the magic of writing, it serves as a bridge to connect souls.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 12/6/2024 4:33:00 AM

Thank you for your kind visit and words dear poet. I am grateful to you encouraging comments, means so much to me. Thank you. Blessings & cheers.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/29/2024 12:12:00 AM

Oh my. This is so poignant. A fave for me.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/29/2024 6:43:00 AM

I am so grateful to you for this visit and kind appreciation dear poet. A fave?! I am humbled. Thank you.Blessings.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/27/2024 6:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing a little about yourself with us. Sara K

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/28/2024 2:18:00 AM

Thank you dear poet for this kind visit. I am grateful to you for your kind and happy words. Thank you. Blessings.

Constance La France

Date: 11/13/2024 11:36:00 AM

Thriveni, congrats on your win in my contest, like your quote, like your poem, well done, love Constance

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/28/2024 2:17:00 AM

Thank you dear poet friend for the contest. unique theme made me remember my childhood, thank you for the inspiration, your precious time and for kindness. Blessings.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/6/2024 8:19:00 AM

Thriveni, this deeply moving poem resonates with me. I remember not really understanding why I couldn't have more! Janice

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/7/2024 6:07:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind visit dear poet. Some sad truths here. I am grateful to you for your precious time and words.

Karen Jones

Date: 11/3/2024 8:37:00 PM

Dearest heart your love for your dad is poignant in this powerful write. I love the raw honesty and angst of your awareness. You have written a gem and a fav for me! Love the quote!

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/5/2024 7:19:00 PM

your visit brings warmth dear poet friend. I am grateful to you for your kind words. a fav, that would be an honor, thank you my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/3/2024 3:31:00 AM

Oh thriveni, this makes my heart break in two, so sad, he was truly more than a mere dad,he was an awesome Father, thank you for sharing, loved it

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/5/2024 7:17:00 PM

I am grateful for your pleasant visit dear poet friend. Losing him without knowing him is a wound that never heals for me. your words means so much to me. Thank you.

Len Gasun

Date: 11/3/2024 2:46:00 AM

Oh, this is sad but beautifully written my dear poet friend thriveni. I'm sure your dad loves you so much no matter what and he's an angel guiding you. I'm sure he is so happy to see that his child isn't foolish but a very talented poet with excellent skill in writing poetry. Thanks for sharing this superb and touching poem. God bless you always. Hugs

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/3/2024 3:18:00 AM

your kindness knows no bounds dear friend. your words choke back my tears, I remain grateful to you for your empathetic thoughts. Thank you for your blessings dear poet. Means so much to me. Hugs too.

Karen Croft

Date: 11/2/2024 10:41:00 PM

This tribute to your dad is special, in spirit he knows. Thank you for sharing your truth dear poet.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/3/2024 3:13:00 AM

Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. your words means so much to me. Thank you dear friend. Blessings & cheers.

David Crandall

Date: 11/2/2024 9:07:00 PM

Touching poem Thriveni. This is one of many poems that are moving tributes to him, so that I can see he meant so much to you. I am lucky to have only lost my dad 8 years ago.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/2/2024 9:20:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and time dear poet friend. I am glad you remember dear friend. lucky you say? I tell you you are blessed; and what more! you are someone special as in the quote-you are a loving dad. I respect you more for that.Be blessed dear poet. Cheers.

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/2/2024 12:27:00 PM

Of course Thriveni I am sure he would especially The way you tell of him and circumstances My heart goes out to you both."

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/2/2024 9:11:00 PM

Your kind visit brings me joy dear poet. Decades have passed, I could not live up to his sacrifices. I feel helpless in that quarter of my heart dear poet friend. Thank you very much for your kind words. Blessings & cheers.

John Read

Date: 11/2/2024 11:17:00 AM

Hi Thriveni, my father left when I was 5 years old, so I never really knew him, I was brought up by my Nan and mother, I'm sure your dad would forgive you.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/2/2024 9:06:00 PM

I am sorry to hear about your dad dear poet. we humans are blessed with maximum potential to control emotions, but we always mess up. your kind words help me to tone down my guilt dear poet. I am grateful to you. Thank you for the visit and your precious time. Blessings & cheers.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/1/2024 10:21:00 PM

Beautifully written and touching. A loving father is truly a blessing. I was an adult when I lost mine, but he's in my thoughts constantly. Blessings.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/2/2024 3:42:00 AM

Thank you for this pleasant visit dear poet. Thank you for the kind words. I am grateful to you for your time dear friend. Thank you for the blessings. Cheers.

Craig Cornish

Date: 10/30/2024 9:42:00 AM

Poignant!! I/we can feel these emotions because many, if not all, are our own - thank you for sharing...thank you from...a Dad who knows some of these things...

Craig Cornish
Date: 10/31/2024 4:22:00 AM

Lost my Dad when I was 19 (he was just 42) and I'm 3 months short of 77 - something we never forget my friend and though I, like you, write our hearts about life, never have truly written about those feelings...I think it's one of those fly-on-a-picture things that can never be backed away from---truth is, the thing I miss most is never knowing him man-to-man - we were almost there - almost there...

thriveni c mysore
Date: 10/30/2024 8:10:00 PM

I am honored by your kind visit dear poet. I am full of remorse and know not how to make amends in this very life. I used to collect chocolate foils and wrappers from other kids and carry them in a tin box. My dad would count both sides of the wrapper and tell me I had eaten ten thousand chocolates, I didn't even know to count! I miss him so bad dear poet even though I am a few weeks to sixty. I am so very grateful to you for your kind words dear poet. you made my day.