With Or Without

Without a mother, I am not a son,
Left with no knowledge of the joys of life.
Without a wife, I am not a husband,
Living without a commitment to love.
Without a child, I am not a father,
Leaving the earth without a legacy;
Therefore, living life without a purpose.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Very crerative and interesting thoughts on with or without, very deep, dakarai
Nutter Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 3:45 PM
What an intersting and intriguing write. Enjoyed this one very much.
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