Papa

Pillar of the home, backbone and strength
Astride, sitting on mama's needs
Providing, caring for the kids
Always working, caring less for rest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 9/18/2013 9:25:00 AM
A proud papa I'm sure doing all he can for his family....great write. Hugs
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 9/19/2013 6:26:00 AM
Thanks, kisses.
Date: 9/4/2013 7:12:00 PM
yes brother go for the contest, good luck and try as many this is like a tribute to mothers also try to comment as many poems as you can what goes around comes around
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 9/5/2013 7:59:00 AM
Thanks a lot. The competion is judge, the piece wasn't a winner.
Date: 9/3/2013 4:54:00 AM
Love this acrostic describing a self sacrificing father. Well done.
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 9/3/2013 5:28:00 AM
Thanks Jon
Date: 9/1/2013 4:56:00 PM
If only all father's could be this way. Great acrostic poem. ~ Kilmer
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 9/1/2013 5:29:00 PM
Thank you so much.
Date: 8/31/2013 3:46:00 AM
Hi, Nice acrostic honoring the role of the father. Ken
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/31/2013 4:39:00 AM
Thanks a lot.
Date: 8/28/2013 2:30:00 AM
- Beautifully written with love - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/30/2013 4:47:00 PM
Thanks Anne, you too.
Date: 8/28/2013 2:22:00 AM
Michael this is wonderful
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/30/2013 4:47:00 PM
Thanks Bakari
Date: 8/27/2013 6:47:00 AM
A heart-warming poem for all fathers everywhere!
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/30/2013 4:46:00 PM
You can say that again dear. Thanks.
Date: 8/24/2013 11:56:00 PM
Simple and straight to the point
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/30/2013 4:45:00 PM
Thanks nwanne mmadu
Date: 8/23/2013 4:40:00 PM
This is a very good one....great job...
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/24/2013 1:02:00 AM
Thanks! Love, Michael
Date: 8/23/2013 3:57:00 PM
this is excellent you capture the spirit of fatherhood perfectly Shadow x smile (7)
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/24/2013 1:02:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comments.
Date: 8/23/2013 10:53:00 AM
oh how very true is this about most fathers, at least when I was growing up, my father was hardly ever home... good job with this form!
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Alozor Michael Ikechukwu
Date: 8/23/2013 2:09:00 PM
Thank you so much for your encouragement.
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