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MorningStar
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since 2009-10-26

Posts 290
Pittsburgh, Pa

0 posted 2010-02-22 12:10 PM

My Daddy sat me down
to teach me what to expect
My Daddy let me down
to be sure I'd get it perfect

He said they'll

Try to lend me an ear
but I should have nothing to say
Try to lend me a shoulder
but I shouldn't work that way

Try to lend me an arm
but I should tote my own line
Try to lend me a hand
but my own will work just fine

He schooled me to

Do for yourself
be all-sufficient and strong
Do by yourself
and you'll always get along

If you don't ask for help
you won't break when they don't show
If you don't depend on anyone
you won't hurt when they choose to go

Need and trust no one
for open arms are empty lies
Remember the world is harsh
and that only the strong survive

I know it may seem cruel
and callous indeed
But these are the lessons
learned at my Daddy's knee

And because Daddy's little girl
took notes in straight lines
Then Daddy's perfect pupil
didn't cry during demonstration time

If I don't say it...who will?

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

1 posted 2010-02-22 12:38 PM

whoa.

the ending really hits (emotionally) hard...

MorningStar
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since 2009-10-26

Posts 290
Pittsburgh, Pa

2 posted 2010-02-22 01:40 PM

Yes, it does indeed.
Thank you for commenting!

If I don't say it...who will?

Falling rain

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since 2008-01-31

Posts 2178
Small town, Illinois

3 posted 2010-02-22 04:51 PM

Wow... This is just.. wow. I really love the whole thing and its so true. I'm not sure why your posting this in Dark though. (I think it'd be fine in Teens. But that's just my opinion.)

Keep on writing.

-Zach

Wish I could find love.. But all I find these days are superficial fish in shallow waters.

MorningStar
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since 2009-10-26

Posts 290
Pittsburgh, Pa

4 posted 2010-02-22 05:34 PM

Thank you Zach!

I haven't posted in Teens because I'm O.L.D. I'm a shocking (insert exaggerated gasp) 3-0! Actually I've never really visited the Teens section before - but from now on I'll be sure to check it out.

I do a lot of work with teens so maybe I'll be able to "get it" if drop in and give a read...

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Swisha
Junior Member

since 2009-07-22

Posts 32

5 posted 2010-02-24 09:05 PM

Love it... I feel the same way with alot of what's said... Love it...

MorningStar
Member

since 2009-10-26

Posts 290
Pittsburgh, Pa

6 posted 2010-02-26 12:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting! I always appreciate the feedback.

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hunnie_girl

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since 2006-06-18

Posts 2567
Canada

7 posted 2010-04-23 05:38 AM

glad I didnt miss this poem! great meaning. loved!
Krysti

MorningStar
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since 2009-10-26

Posts 290
Pittsburgh, Pa

8 posted 2010-04-23 12:29 PM

Thank you Kristi, I glad you liked it - and took the time to tell me so!!!

Aenea

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