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A Man
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A Man |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
This was a tribute to a special person. A Man A man that lifts a wounded child Still weeping in distress And knows the magic in the kiss He gives with tenderness, Yet still has shoulders strong enough To ride upon in glee That hoist his child above the crowd Parades and more to see.... A man who gives his leisure time To teach a child to throw, Or catch or bat a leather ball With skills he might bestow, Yet still has strength at night to read A fairy tale or two To children safely tucked in bed To dream the whole night through.... A man who knows that many men Must search throughout their life To find what he found long ago, This jewel he calls his wife, Yet knows enough to cherish her With word and deed and thought, Repaying her in some small way For happiness she's wrought.... A man who stands before his peers Accepted and admired And gains respect accorded few For qualities desired, Yet keeps his feet upon the ground, His head out of the clouds And lives each day without regret, Considerate but proud.... Is worthy to be known by all As Father, Husband, Friend, And better still stands tall as one On whom we might depend. This man of simple dignity Is one of far too few, But you my friend are one of these, The rare, the loved, the true. |
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RosePetal 
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
what excellent writing this is david! my dad is a good man but when i was little he couldnt play any strenuous games with me because he has a bad heart  I really enjoyed this poem. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Ohhhhh David2, you can't begin2imagine how your poem touches my heart... This is exquisite PoetFriend and thanx4sharing this with us here... *~coco~* |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
And what a great tribute to that special person this was. Great write. Bump to the top.  Bernie A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Casanova Junior Member
since 1999-06-21
Posts 48Mays Landing NJ |
David, great post, I loved it. Keep it up! -Cas |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
That was sweet. |
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emmalouise Junior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 26 |
What a magnificent tribute to someone who is surely a wonderful man. This touched my heart, and deserves to go back to the top... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh David, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I wish when I was young my dad could have played with me like that, I was abused in my childhood and he always ignored my pleas for help when I needed love the most! (big hugggsssss) This is a very touching and beautiful poem to a wonderful man, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet David, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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