Holocaust Father Poems

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My poetic side COSMOFUNNEL
wordsmith thanks tumblr in his noggin
ofttimes triggering babbling brook 
to swell after deluge
becoming stream of consciousness runnel
carving,...

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Wake up in the midnight,
Staring at the window outside
It slightly far above my sight
A little girl’s hands folded
Cries out in pain
I can read her facial...

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Preacher

Man on the street, 
standing up for God, 
speaking words written in heaven, 
for all on earth to hear. 
He is a humble man, 
a...

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White Lace

Mother died today. 
They called me. 
I thought they did not have, my number. 
They never called before, now. 
Why bother to call now?...

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Please

Please don't cry. 
Please don't cry anymore. 
In my memory I can still hear you. 
I can never forget. 
My heart will always hurt inside,...

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Act Eight, Chapter One. Part Two
                Part of a grander...

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Act Eight, Chapter One. Part Three
                Part of a grander...

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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...

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Poems about Fathers and Grandfathers III




Success
by Michael R. Burch

for Jeremy

We need our children to keep us humble
between toast and marmalade;

there is no time for a...

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A Whisper
 
A subtle current,
a fierce expression...
of a gentle feeling, 
wild,
powerful, 
no longer held contained 
by any restraint. 
 
Not weak, 
as may be expected,...

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Please 

Today I woke up, 
You were not here. 
My heart is so sad. 
What can I say?
I want to bring you home.
I can not....

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Harsh Trades (Child Custody)

My daughter is home.
Back from her fathers, 
house. 
She smiled and hugged,
me,
at the door.

Now…, safe.

I do not see marks, 
I do not...

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A Fervent Whisper

I give all the credit to my Lord, 
Who gave me this sharp pen!
He said just listen clear…,
and you will hear… 
and do...

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Thank you Sweet Lord
For this wonderful day
The comfort I slept in
The bed where I lay
My faith in my waking
Was never in doubt
Your Love in abundance
I’m...

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Used to cook delicious kosher lamb chops 
Played the piano - classical and pop 
We all got to sing at times 
Shot hoops into his...

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