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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Macfarlane Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 9:25 AM
A proud papa I'm sure doing all he can for his family....great write. Hugs
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 6:26 AM
Thanks, kisses.
Morgan Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 7:12 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
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 7:59 AM
Thanks a lot. The competion is judge, the piece wasn't a winner.
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 4:54 AM
Love this acrostic describing a self sacrificing father. Well done.
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 5:28 AM
Thanks Jon
Kilmer Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 4:56 PM
If only all father's could be this way. Great acrostic poem. ~ Kilmer
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 5:29 PM
Thank you so much.
Carroll Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 3:46 AM
Hi, Nice acrostic honoring the role of the father. Ken
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 4:39 AM
Thanks a lot.
Andresen Avatar
August 28, 2013 at 2:30 AM
- Beautifully written with love - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Thanks Anne, you too.
Matano Avatar
August 28, 2013 at 2:22 AM
Michael this is wonderful
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Thanks Bakari
Canama Avatar
August 27, 2013 at 6:47 AM
A heart-warming poem for all fathers everywhere!
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 4:46 PM
You can say that again dear. Thanks.
Chineke Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 11:56 PM
Simple and straight to the point
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 4:45 PM
Thanks nwanne mmadu
Jones Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 4:40 PM
This is a very good one....great job...
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Thanks! Love, Michael
Hamilton Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 3:57 PM
this is excellent you capture the spirit of fatherhood perfectly Shadow x smile (7)
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Thanks for your kind comments.
Adams Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 10:53 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!
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
August 23, 2013 at 2:09 PM
Thank you so much for your encouragement.
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