Putting His Life On the Line

Born in the era of selfishness
he upheld selflessness
Putting his life on the line

They lived their lives for themselves
Not taking their kids to school
Fearing their kids will forsake them, when educated

He lived his life for others sake
Taking his kin to get education stake 
Investing all his wealth in faith
Putting his life on the line

The fruits of his work dedicated to us
While they had fun, eating and drinking wine
Now we see him reap, for he shall no longer grief
While they are now seeking relief
That is my dad, my best friend

By: Bakari Matano
Original poem by; Karen Croft
Title: about my dad
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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A  Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Bakari, congratulations... ............ luv ~SKAT~
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September 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM
congrats on your win :)
A   Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Bakari, --A beautiful poem and line... congratulations :-)...xox~ LINDA
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Congratulations on your winning place Bakari xx
Mehta Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest,, Bakari
Lamoureux Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 8:49 AM
A fine tribute, thanks for entering my contest. Congratulations!
Jones Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM
What an awesome dad you have...and what a wonderful man you are...I really enjoyed your poem a lot..God bless you and your family
Matano Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Thank you Donna i am happy you enjoyed, God bless you.
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