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There For Me

Looking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.

I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and steady
but you came through when I was only half ready.

So oft you had to be not just a mom but a dad too.
It wounds me to confesss it but we both know it’s true.

Memories of sworn promises to you I didn’t keep
cauterize my conscience and cost me peaceful sleep.

Yes, dear, you were always there for me
seasons in and seasons out.
Thus you immeasurably blessed my life
of that there can be no doubt.

I like to think I repaid you at least a loving little.
If not, I pray God grant me mercy and an acquittal.

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Deb M

Date: 2/11/2022 5:11:00 PM

Paul….I just love the honesty and vulnerability in your poems….not afraid to be truly open with your feelings good or bad….a quality to be admired. Debx

Paul Schneiter
Date: 2/14/2022 7:01:00 PM

Thank you, Deb M. A special thank you for finding honesty and vulnerability in my poems; I take that as high praise, and I am grateful. Still another thank you for the multiple kind comments you have made re. my poems. Hugs, Paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/25/2021 1:42:00 AM

Paul, a great and heartfelt poem.. Do not judge a poem by number of reads. You wrote it long ago. The number of poets here has grown since then. Even if nobody commented, it stands on its own. Come here to write, not count comments. Comments will never make you a better Poet, Artist with a brush or musician, I promise, you can pen the most idiotic poem( or worse, that isnot a poem at 75 comments.) comments are games. Write poetry.

Paul Schneiter
Date: 9/28/2021 7:52:00 PM

Dear Panagiota, You write the truth, and you do it in a loving, kind way. I could not be more grateful. Blessings, Paul

DM Babbit

Date: 3/8/2021 3:48:00 PM

Beautiful sentiments and truths to heall all wounds and cement love.

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/3/2021 8:43:00 PM

Thank you, DM. I value and appreciate your comment, and I apologize for the tardy response. Hope life is good for you and your loved ones. Paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 2/13/2021 2:51:00 PM

"Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife" Groucho Marx

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/3/2021 8:48:00 PM

Thank you, Pashang. I apologize for the long delay in responding. Groucho had, as you know, a wonderful wit. One of my favorites: "I dreamed I shot an elephant in my pajamas. I've no idea what he was doing in my pajamas"

Eve Roper

Date: 1/1/2021 6:40:00 PM

A poem written from a warm heartfelt heart. Enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve

Paul Schneiter
Date: 1/2/2021 10:09:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. I value and appreciate your kind comment. And I value and appreciate your poetry. Hugs, Paul

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/13/2020 8:13:00 PM

Such a wonderful dedication to the love of your life. Yes, she has always been there for you and she always will be. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. This is so beautiful and tender. :) Hugs, Brandy

Paul Schneiter
Date: 12/13/2020 9:43:00 PM

Brandy,it itsn't possible for me to thank you adequately for your kind comment. I was beginning to think my poem was so bad that after circa 1,400 hits, only one person commented on it. Hugs, Paul

Paul Schneiter

Date: 12/4/2020 6:20:00 AM

Question from poem's author. Has anyone had difficulty commenting on this poem?

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/13/2020 8:11:00 PM

Paul, I am able to read and comment on your poem. ~ Brandy