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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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 Here it is Father's Day again, and this always will bring to mind, The teasing children did to my son, kids can be so unkind. When Father's Day came around, at Boy Scouts or at school, They would always make fun of him, make him out a fool. I would find a "substitute," where it called for "father and son," I was just another, single working Mom, with two jobs just for fun! No support, working long hours, every penny I made was spent, Keeping my son busy in activities, just covering the heat and rent. I figured if I kept him busy, got him involved in things with men, Being around me most of the time, wouldn't hurt him 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," and it was a great big crowd. The three-legged race was announced, calling all fathers and sons. He said, "Come on Mom let's enter, it'll really be such fun!" I didn't know how to disappoint him, so off to that gate we went, A camp leader stopped us, for fathers and sons the race was meant. I've never been so proud, he looked up at him so sad, Wiping his tears, he simply said, "Well, this here lady IS my Dad!" She does all the things those dads do, 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'd now do what daddies do, So don't be so mean to her; we just want to enter that race for two. Well we entered that darn old race, and were laughing and having fun, It wasn't until we heard all the cheering, that we realized we had won! To all the single Moms out there, "Happy Father's Day" to each of you, I know you do a best job you can, bless you for being two good parents too. I for one know that a single parent can supply all a child needs in this world to be all that they can possibly be or become. You WILL be proud of a job well done one day, I know I was. Carpe' Diem, Mysteria |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
you make me cry you are 1 awesome lady happy fathers day baby |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
It's a Life Lesson, one that carries well one for the record books, meant for such a one to tell!! ... may you always fall in the softest direction! : ) Ct |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A beautiful write for all single moms who managed to play both roles, mom and dad. Sharon, I can just see you in that race! What a great son. No way will he ever let you down.  |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
This poem reminds me of my mom, alot. She spent quite a bit of her adult life as a single mother of six. Typing with misty eyes. Tracey. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Mom! Nice poem Hon. My Mom raised me too. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (06-19-2009 10:17 PM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
great story and write.... |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Well then, Happy Day to you, Mysteria. Your son is blessed and so are you. God's plan is as it is meant to be. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Happy Father's Day, Mysteria. This is awesome. Ida |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh this is fantastic and deserves Poem of the Week (at least) prize! You know where I live schools are not allowed to ask kids to make Father's Day or Mother's Day cards because there are so many single parent families out there. Of course they could improvise a little like you did here in your wonderful poem. Loved it Mysteria and greetings to you from a single mum and single grandma ! Heart2Heart |
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MinSW Member
since 2009-06-14
Posts 53Sri Lanka |
this is so beautiful... and shows real depth of love..of mother and son.. it made me cry.. love, Min |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I enjoyed all your comments but Heart2heart, that comment sure made me sad, things are changing so much in schools now. No prayers, no peanut butter, now now cards? I have to wonder how my son even survived?  That was a true story by the way, we still laugh about it. Thank you. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Loved this poem Sharon, loved the story, and most of all, loved knowing that it's a true story. Your son is one lucky guy. He got the best of both worlds with you.  Best wishes and Happy Father's Day to you! /Kit |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Mysteria, I can picture the card I would have made for my father at school for fathers day: "Dear Dad, Thanks for not being around." Love Bobby--A no card type person |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Happy Father's Day, dear Sharon! This is wonderful, it also reminds me of my Mother who was such a Dad too for me and my brother. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Sharon, that really blew me away, That was not only a delight to read but tells a lot about the sort of people you and your fine son are. It's no wonder you felt proud of him, I felt proud of him to, just by reading this very poignant poem. But there again how could he not be a wonderful son with a mother like you. Thanks so much for sharing this heart touching poem with us all, Love. Lindsay |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Again, Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there, even the female ones, whether it be fathering children, pets, or plants. Carpe' Diem, |
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rad802 Member
since 2008-04-19
Posts 279KY U.S.A. |
A very emotional write. Powerful and moving. Thank you Rick Rick A. Delmonico |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
How happy I am I got to read this. So true and so well done and of course I love the picture! |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Awwww Sharon, this brought tears to my eyes. You touched my heart with this one. |
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crosscountry83 Member
since 2009-07-30
Posts 345 |
Wow! I can't really relate, but you make me feel like I can a little. Amazing, Rileigh |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
I am a single parent now, and sometimes I wonder if I can fulfill that role, too. This poem was lovely, thank you. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm so glad that this poem came back up so that I could read it, Sharon. It is indeed special, but not as special as you are. Just ask your son.  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Mysteria I have not been around and so missed this one. I love it. I always send this type of poem to my daughter who also brought up a wonderful son. She was at every baseball game, and always there for him. His dad died when he was twelve. Why do schools always do this with no empathy. latearrival |
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