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11/22/2017 8:28:44 PM Jared Day Posts: 6	3 years old I remember only 3 years ago I wasn't there when you came into this world you have no idea how bad that feels you see it's not that I didn't want to be there I just wasn't told, no one made me aware I didn't show up until 1 day after but I've never rushed to anything faster The first time I held you was the best for me your look, your smell, you were just like me I knew then that things had to change I vowed right then to change my ways I told you then and I'll tell you now I promise to always be around I promise to teach you everything that I know and love you unconditionally through the highs and lows I promise to be there forever and always I promise to love you as much as your mommy does with your smiling face and the way you say Dad every day you grow older it makes me feel sad one day you won't need me one day you will leave me one day you won't miss me one day you will be me so until then I will shape you the best that I can and try to show you the right path you need to take so I can help you to understand this life can only be what you choose to make edited by JaredD3 on 11/22/2017
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11/25/2017 12:56:15 PM Stephen Wilson-Floyd Posts: 49	I felt the beginning was strong, it rang true. I felt it would be stronger if there were specifics about what you would teach the child. It doesn't matter how "unpoetic" it might sound, the reader will generalize. The ending is sad, but reminded me of Harry Chapin's song "Cat's In The Cradle". I would look for specifics again to make the sentiment yours. Best wishes!
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