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Open Poetry #28

I Hope He Finds His Daddy

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2003-08-18 05:39 PM

I could see you were embarrased-
At what your son had said,
Your eyes revealed your anger,
And your face turned pretty red...

You grabbed him pretty roughly,
As you turned and walked away...
And to this day I'm haunted,
By the words he had to say-

He said, "Mister, are you Daddy?
You are so big and tall.
You dress like I remember...
He did when I was small.

I've missed him for a long time,
And Mamma didn't know...
He wouldn't be returning,
From the Cheyenne Rodeo."

His little eyes were shining,
As he grabbed hold of me.
He said, "I'm nearly seven-
He left when I was three.

Like you he wore those bluejeans,
High boots, and western hat-
And that big, old trophy buckle,
I sure remember that."

I spoke, but you ignored me...
I saw it in your eyes.
"I used to love a cowboy,
But I can't stand no more lies!"

So tell the boy, "I'm sorry-
And I wish that he were mine.
And I hope he finds his daddy,
Somewhere on down the line."

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

1 posted 2003-08-18 05:50 PM

I love your poetry. It's always a song. I love this one too. I'm a bit teary-eyed, but you do that to me, you know. You're one of the reasons I come over here every month or so.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

2 posted 2003-08-18 05:59 PM

I believe that is the kindest thing anyone has ever said to me, Thank you.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2003-08-18 07:03 PM

John...it's so good to read you here to-day.
You stay away far too long and you know how I love your tales.
Please say you'll stay longer this time.
Loved this poem...sad, yet a story so expertly told.
~Summertime Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~The breeze that kissed you on the face,
Has held me in the same embrace~

Bonnie j
Senior Member

since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

4 posted 2003-08-18 08:04 PM

Sounds like a country song tale. Or you cont' with the story.Enjoyed the read.
Bon-Bon

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