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The Absent Father

Just a note for the absent Father, For the ones who broke every abandoned child's heart Here's that note to let you know, Father, While you and your children have been apart Your sons and daughters have been thinking of you They have been wondering about how your absence, Rejection and behaviour have caused them mental and physical harm However the years they haven't crossed your mind These children have learnt to move on without you But there's not one day they haven't thought about you Time has grown to be their biggest healer And today we abandon children Would like to forgive you, Thank you for making us wise and strong The memories we once shared The love and time you once gave to us We would like now to return back to you We are no longer the abandoned forgotten children That you once chose to leave behind Your love and memories will remain and you Will always have a place in our hearts.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/26/2024 7:59:00 PM
This is such a heartfelt piece, dear Patricia. I feel every void and I know the pain lingers somewhere. May you grow to forgive yourself. I hope for the sam. Cheers.
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Callista Howard
Date: 9/17/2024 8:35:00 PM
sorry for the late reply many thanks when an absent Father is not present the child is broken yet I have found in my life journey such hurt and pain as well as the void and emptiness was filled and replaced by YAH's presence who heals

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