November 21st, 2013

The day you were born, my soul was set free
From the chains and pain that held on to me
No longer swimming with demons, They all let me be
As the love took hold, the angels did sing.

The day you were born, my eyes opened wide
All my feelings of doubt began to subside
As my heart, and yours, would softly collide 
I held you, I loved you, my soul swelled with pride

The day you were born was the best day of my life
Forever etched into time by the blade of my knife
From a man, to a father, I earned my stripes
The day you were born, god showed me the light.

D.R.L.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 11:20 AM
My heartfelt thanks for your entry to my sponsored contest and indeed, my compliments to your placement and fortunately, I didn't know D.R.L. so 'twas okay, you may want to try for my next contest--without the D.R.L., Aloha ~ William
Lewis Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 12:39 AM
D.R.L. Is my signature. My initials..
Dreamer Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 9:34 PM
very beautiful
Kinch  Avatar
July 15, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Oh so beautiful, that moment when you become a parent is so magical.
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