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Happy Father's Day MOM!
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Happy Father's Day MOM! |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* Happy Father's Day Mom! *~Here it is Father’s Day again,And this day always brings to mind, The teasing that children did to my son, Taunting him and being so unkind. When Father’s Day came around, At Boy Scouts or at school, They would always make fun of him, And try to make him feel the fool. Some man would always substitute, Whenever it called for a father and son, See, I was another, single working Mom, Divorced, and working two jobs just for fun! No support, called for long hours, And every single penny I made was spent, Keeping my son busy with activities, And just covering the heat and rent. I figured if I kept him busy And got him into things with men, Being around a woman most of the time, Wouldn’t hurt now and again. But kids always made fun of him, Until one day he made me so proud. It was at a father and son picnic, Amongst a great, big crowd. The three-legged race was announced, And it was for fathers and sons. He said, “Come on Mom let’s enter”, “Trust me, it will be so much fun!” I didn’t know how to disappoint him, So off to the gate we went, But a leader at camp stopped us, For fathers and sons the race was meant. I have never been as proud as that day, He looked at me, and I could tell he was sad. Wiping a tear, he said to the camp leader, “Well, this here lady is my Dad!” She does all the things those Dads do, And she can fish, and throw a ball, Just because her name isn’t Dad, Doesn’t mean she isn’t one at all. She told me when my Dad went away, She was now my Daddy too, So don’t be so mean to her okay? We just want to enter the race us two. Well we entered that darn old race, And we were laughing and having fun, It wasn’t until everyone started cheering, That we realized that race we had won. So to all the single Moms out there, Happy Father’s Day to each of you, And I know you do a fantastic job, God bless you for being both parents too. To All The Single Moms Out There ~*~ Happy Father's Day ~*~ ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 06-17-2001).] |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Wonderful! Very lovely poem for Fathers Day |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
This is refreshingly different. You are absolutely correct: aproximately 51% of all marriages end in divorce leaving the mother to struggle to pay the heat and the rent. On father's day, we should honor all men and women who do the jobs of two people. Perhaps men will begin to take their jobs within the family more seriously. I don't know: but they certainly should. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ You gave me absolutely the worse case of goosebumps I've ever had ! These tears are for you ! This is just wonderful. A happy share ! You're sure a winner in my book !  Love n' hugs n' stuff ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Happy Father's Day, gentle smile, and all the days have to be a Happy Son's Day to one that fine..wonderful write |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Insect: Glad you liked it - true story! Marge: I loved being that boy's everything, still do! Hugs back to you. Logan: Happy Father's Day to you too! And every day is his day, funny does not matter how old they get, they are still your little boy! Thanks for reading this. ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Julian: Thanks for posting the stats, and I know from experience this is a tough job to do, so I had to give them all credit as it is even harder today than in my time. Thanks. |
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SorrowsMystress Member
since 2000-04-01
Posts 178I'm a wanderer, a nomad...I don't live in one particular area, Just wherever I end up. |
I haven't posted anything on these forums for months... although I do read through a lot. But I was driven to comment on this peice. I am in tears right now. For so long, I've been dreading this day. My daughter is now 5 months old and without a father figure in her life. I haven't seen her father since he broke it off with me when I found out I was pregnant. I've been so sad because my daughter will probably never have a father in her life. And I never stop to think that maybe she doesnt need one...that we can be just fine on our own. Reading this made me smile. You're right... it's not just fathers day, it's Fathers day for moms, too. Thank you for posting this... it really deeply effected me. And happy fathers day to you, too |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sorrow'sMistress: Can I tell you something, sometimes it is better for a child to have one GOOD parent than two bad ones! That was my choice, and I never regretted it. My son never suffered, is a CEO of a huge company, and still gives me a Father's Day card every single year although he is now a Dad himself. Please don't ever think you are not doing a good job, and your wee one will suffer. It is always nice to have "the Clevers" but sometimes it just does not happen, and that is okay too! Happy Father's Day to you MOM! (Hugs) |
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kismetkelsey Junior Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 32Canada |
Wonderful work my friend!You brought tears to my eyes..thanks for sharing this!Big hugs~Cheryl and ..Happy Father's Day to you!~XO~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great poem...... "So to all the single Moms out there, Happy Father’s Day to each of you, And I know you do a fantastic job, God bless you for being both parents too." This final verse speaks so well to all the single mothers out there. Excellent! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You're so right, let's salute to all those MOMS  Thanks for this beautiful poem. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ethome: Thank you - they deserve a cheer! Titia: love that little icon, and thank you very much for reading my poem.~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Atta Girl! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Wonderful tribute to all three of you Mom, son, and "Dad". Liz |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
"Divorced, and working two jobs just for fun!" HAHAHAHAHA!!! i LOVE it!! applause!!!!wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! great story, terrific presentation!! and oh so true!!! (and thank you!!) |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
thanx for posting this...a fine lesson for us all to learn and remember.... happy father's day to you!  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sunshine: Gentle Smile Elizabeth Santos: Every time you read something I do, no matter what, you make me feel I should try better, and write more! Lady Santos, YOU ROCK! Thank you for reading this in particular. Doreen: What? You aren't having fun yet? This was for you lady! Faterider: Glad you liked it, like I said my heart goes out to those single parents out there, it is a tough job! ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Very moving indeed. A good Son, a great Mom er Dad |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Hey Richard, welcome to Pipps, and thank you, and Happy Father's Day to you too! ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
this is great...and so true...happy father's day all single moms...helen |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Applause! Bravo Sharon ... for winning the race in all the ways that count! This was soooo wonderful, you've placed a great big grin right here, loved this!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you!!! I loved this.  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
1 Slick Lady: Thank you for reading this and having empathy for the single moms out there. Kit: Whoo Hooo - Thanks for reading this one, and yes, my son called this morning to wish me Happy Father's Day and remind me of that blue ribbon he won (and still has in his office)! Poet deVine: You are so very, very welcome and thank YOU! |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Mysteria, I loved every word of this!! You raised a wonderful son. He learned to be so giving from you. I can't say more, you are a parent-in-a-million! Happy parents day to y'all, ME |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Mother Earth - I am one parent in millions that put their children first, and single parents seem to just try really hard to compensate for doing the job of two, and I thank you kindly as yes I did raise one fine, man, and I am so proud of him to this day! |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Sharon...this was so beautiful and touching. I grew up with a wonderful dad...and I honor him on this day for all that he was to everyone who knew and loved him, yet, at the same time, I raised my oldest daughter, my stepdaugther, and my youngest daughter...without any assistance whatsoever. Courtney did not even see her dad until she was eight years old. Thus the reason that this touched my heart so tenderly. No offense to the dad's out there who do take an active role in raising their children...I salute and respect you. But for those of us left to raise our kids alone, this was exactly on target! Hugs and much love to you, always, Dawn, Casey, and Courtney..... |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Sharon...this was so beautiful and touching. I grew up with a wonderful dad...and I honor him on this day for all that he was to everyone who knew and loved him, yet, at the same time, I raised my oldest daughter, my stepdaugther, and my youngest daughter...without any assistance whatsoever. Courtney did not even see her dad until she was eight years old. Thus the reason that this touched my heart so tenderly. No offense to the dad's out there who do take an active role in raising their children...I salute and respect you. But for those of us left to raise our kids alone, this was exactly on target! Hugs and much love to you, always, Dawn, Casey, and Courtney..... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martha honey you burped again! Say excuse me okay? I know hon, and you did a great job those are girls anyone would be so proud of, and I salute you sweet cheeks ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
beautifully said.....beautifully done.....very very touching ~SEA |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sea: I figured I better do something for the single Moms out there, sometimes their work and love goes unrecognized! Glad you liked it. ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
awesome...just awesome...after i got thru the tears of utmost wonderment, elation of the race being won, amazement of what an incredible mom you must be....i felt i could at least offer an "awesome"!!! this really touched me..having just gone through a divorce, with an almost 3 yr old little girl to raise, i'm hoping i can be there to be dad when he cannot..although, thankfully, he and i are on friendly terms happy fathers day to us moms and dads! a little late..but better late then never bravo on this one!! hugs, g no i wont be afraid. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
from the son of one of those single mothers(my father having passed away when I was 10), I thank you. . .  ------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. [This message has been edited by Sven (edited 06-19-2001).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
dgVarner: Give yourself some credit and also some slack, it just happens - you will be there and also be a better Father, you watch! And...they remember it when they are grown too (with love)! Sven: I had both parents and none really, so better one good one, than two bad, nice you think highly of that hard-working Mom of yours. Thanks for reading this. ~*~ Tell someone you love them today, as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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