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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA 
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Sometimes too hard Sometimes too critical Sometimes too distant Sometimes just right I wanted to be like my dad I wanted to be the just right dad I ask my sons how did I do and They say… Sometimes too hard Sometimes too critical Sometimes too distant Sometimes gone to long Sometimes just right But I always felt loved dad!!! I guess I wasn’t all I wanted to be but… I did always love and they saw it in me |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
That is so sweet.  Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
And believe it or not...that is what being a Dad is all about.... Nicely done and welcome to Passions... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 WELCOME TO PASSIONS! Excellent First Post! I look forward to seeing more of your work. I am sure you will love it here. ~Hugs, Nancy~ *Please check your email for a special greeting* ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Sometimes we need to critical Sometimes we need to distant Sometimes we need gone to long Sometimes we need to cold. This is how we learn about what life and love and humanity really is. Being human is being flawed but we always need love. No love is stronger then a parents for a child and if we show love even through our inperfection......all is well in the world. Great write. Thankyou for sharing this with me. Marilyn |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Goodknight Welcome to passions! It is so complicated, yet so simple...being a parent. If your children knew love, then they learned love..and that's how love keeps moving on. I much enjoyed your poem! |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
thanks everyone for the VERY warm welcome to Passions - I am so new to this and really appreciate all the kind words! |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Goodknight...Wonderful poem about a father. Just right for Father's Day. Wonderful emotion and your love for your sons comes through loud and clear. ***Ivy Rose |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Happy Father's Day, Paul... and welcome to Passions! I loved your poem, it was filled with warmth and reality  ~ welcoming hugsLyra |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
In this turbulent old world what else can one do? It sounds to me like you were a great Dad! Very nice poem! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sorry! Welcome to Passions...you'll like it here!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've come to Passions with a very good write! Welcome, stay awhile, I think you're going to like it here!  Karilea |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
I am kind of overwhelmed by your generosity and wonderful welcome - I am sure I will like it here - thanks to all of you!!!! Paul |
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Chrissypooh Member
since 2002-02-19
Posts 80Canada |
WELCOMEToPASSIONS! Excellent First Post! I look forward to seeing more of your work. I am sure you will love it here. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
FirstKnight~ Welcome to the wonderful family of poets and friends~ A timely write with lots of wisdom-laden thoughts~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~  ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! Oh Paul, this is such a beautiuflly heartfelt debut, sweet friend, I LOVE IT!!! HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!! Welcome to Passions, sweet Paul, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! (smiles) I can't wait to read more of your lovely words, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, 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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Stapelton Junior Member
since 2002-04-16
Posts 13Canada |
Really good poem. how to read more. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments - I am in awe of all of you and to have your say nice things about my effort - thanks - Paul |
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