my deepest regret,
is not one for forgiveness;
i gave up to be,
their first heartbroken mess.
how did leaving my kids,
become a choice I made?
they deserve more than love!
i deserve worse than hate!
You are my kids
And I raised you
From baby to adults
Now you are adults
As long as you live under my roof
You need to obey my rules
Or the highway
Yes I know I been very
Restricted with you kids
For a long time
I am also aware that some of the food
I cook you will not eat
And it will end up in the garbage
You have your favorite kinds of foods
Like Tandoory Chicken , Pizza, and
Pasta primavera
Also one of my rules that you must follow
Is go to bed early every night
So that you can get a proper night sleep
I don't want you to stay up late
Because if you do that
You are going to mess up your
Sleep schedule
Also we all need to take care of our
Health
We should not let our health
Go down hill
We can't live without health
Also we need to look after our
Appearance
Every single day
What a bunch of hypocrites down here,
Acting as if He's not there.
He sends trouble to get our attention,
And their first reaction is prayer.
When the trouble goes away,
Any thoughts about him does too.
Someone grateful says "Thank God"
While the ungrateful say "God who???"
Let the same God-denier's child get sick,
Or lose someone they loved.
They have the nerve to say "All is well,
They are now with God above."
But God word says "He's not mocked."
And we each will reap what we sow.
He set aside for us Heaven & Hell,
Be sure you know where you'll go!
Creatures must quit playing games with their Creator,
While daily rolling the dice.
One day to them God will come calling,
And He will demand the God-who's life.
There is a clause in the contract for all,
That allows us all to get right.
God came here himself, took on our penalty,
You know the name, It's Jesus Christ!
Now just because we say the sinners prayer,
That don't mean we can live anyway.
We still are required to read our bible,
And make an effort to do as it say.
he was unaware
wolf
which was disappointing
never attempt to move or donkey punch
the empire state building
ten years of planning
ten years of shrooms
ended with puppets
and strings like cave cheese
and shreddies
we were alone in the pool
the lifeguard looked like
satan's gumdrop
layered like pie
and like a puppet on a string
junk socks and dutch rowboats
i told reception it was my first time at this pool
i was told i could use my token for the locker
i told reception again it was my first time at this pool
an overchlorinated swimming hole
1. Trust is wonderful, but don’t be blind. Be wary, for predators exist.
2. As long as what you want is attainable somehow – persist, persist, persist.
3. Ever be grateful for your life and the gifts God gave to you.
4. Do your best, but don’t feel guilty if you fail; just do all you can do.
5. Don’t hold things in. With loved ones - talk things through.
6. Remember no one’s perfect. We can’t always cheerful be.
7. With things that make you feel discomfort, you ought not agree!
8. Be pleasant, respectful, and polite, but to yourself stay true.
9. Remember good things that you’ve been taught, especially to be kind.
10. To those not like yourself, however, keep an open mind.
11. Life’s three L’s are learn, laugh and love.
12.Fear not death; life’s length is but an eye-blink compared to heaven above.
Feb. 13, 2023
for Matt Caliri's The 12 Things You'd Teach Your Child Poetry Contest
I told my kids when they were young
That education was its own reward.
That its primary purpose was not
To get a great job or to become wealthy.
When seeing a very special table setting,
My kids asked who would be coming to dinner.
That's when I told them that they were the
Special ones, and that we would no longer be
Reserving the best table settings for others.
When I dared to admit to my two boys that I
Was unhappy about what I had achieved in life,
They corrected me by reminding me of how they
Saw it. Hearing what they heard and how they
Saw it changed my way of thinking about myself.
I remember having 4 heroes, 3 of which have
Passed on. Last year I was reminded that there
Were 3 other heroes that I had not considered.
After consideration, I determined to write my
Daughter and 2 sons. I informed them that they
were my heroes, and told them the reason why.
020323PS
There are things i wish to say
Before my mind must slip away
Things i hope you never know
But if you do, i have more to show
In your world of play and fun
There are those who steal and run
Who take your wealth and claim as theirs
Only stating "its becuase they care:
In this case, and i hope you will
Grab your toys and run for the hills
For greed my child as in this case
Changes its look when you see its face
Show no fear and please take heed
And know i am their with what you need.
Please stay cautious and aware
Dont live your life like you dont care
There are things i wish to say
Before my mind must slip away
There are people in your life who will help to make you strong.
The ones that are dead weight, well they simply don’t belong.
We are entitled to our rights, never take it on the chin.
It might be time to clean that porch, so let the sweeping now begin.
Ignorance can be bliss, if you’re not the one who’s under fire.
Color should never matter, nor should your sexual desire.
If you choose to harm my child, in my heart you will be dead.
That is my final answer, I’ve already made my bed.
My youngest son is gay and he makes me very proud!
I’ll stand on any rooftop and shout that very loud.
If you judge a person by their character and the content of their heart.
There would never be a line to draw that keeps us all apart.
I love this brave young man who is my youngest son.
He is the brother of my oldest boy and they’ve kept us on the run.
I couldn’t be any prouder, of the men they are today.
I love you both with all my heart and it will always be that way!
Damn proud of myself, the kids puzzle I bought once
On the box it read 3-5 years, but I finished it in 18 months
How about that my cronies
Jealousy's showing you phonies
Bet you wish you were a smartie-pants like this bum<>
Feeling so broken hearted
Over wanting them near
We should never have parted
They should be right here
To continue what we started
Our first days I hold so dear
In my heart, broken hearted
Until together, forever near.
they love that stuff
slide and bust
and fall make snow balls
snow man fiil there cans
like the wind to blow
MY
KIDS
LOVE THE SNOW
This is a message for the kids that I love,
That were sent to me from the stars above.
Your dad loves you and always will,
For ever n ever then even more still!!
Melissa, Tyler n Sarah I'm sorry I wasn't there...
Melissa, Tyler n Sarah its not like I didn't care..!!
Sometimes life can be mean n unkind,
You were never for a day off my mind!
I hope one day to get a fair chance,
So at your weddings we all could dance.
There's no possible way I could love you more,
There's no possible way, I know for sure!
If you ever need me I will be there,
No matter time or when, because I care!
I know the time I missed can never be replaced,
Like bad memories can never be erased.
Melissa, Tyler n Sarah I'll love you forever,
Even if forever you love me never!!
My love for you can never be broken,
These are the words your father has spoken...
I learned to add, subtract, multiply and divide,
And always followed the teacher's directions.
My kids solve complex problems collaboratively,
And make unshakeable lifetime connections.
So, I did as I was told
til I was 40 years old,
'Stayed in my place,'
and wasted the 'best years of my life;'
While my kids try new things;
They take chances and risks.
With a network of friends to support them,
and the confidence to recover from setbacks
mighty quick!
they are my joy
have girl and a boy
they are my life
for them i do right
so much i won't do
i tell you
I LOVE MY KIDS TOO
My house is quiet,
kids have gone to sleep.
Don't want to make a sound,
as time to myself is now a treat.
I can hear my clock ticking,
the t.v playing music.
My fridge is also grunting,
my phone i will not use it.
As much as i love,
all three kids of mine.
There all ganging up on me,
But these walls i will not climb.
It's three against one,
and that's not really fair.
I'm waiting for the day,
when i get my first grey hair.
16/11/2015
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