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What Makes a Daddy?
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What Makes a Daddy? |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I started up the sidewalk, An old friend for to see. A pretty little brown eyed girl Came running up to me. She gazed at me intently- Then she reached out for my hand- She said, “I have a question- To ask you, Mr. Man”. She asked, “Are you my Daddy? Please tell me it is true.. My Momma has his picture And he sure does look like you”! I took her little hand in mine- And gently told her, “No”- And watched the teardrops in her eyes And sadly turned to go... I climbed back in my pickup And drove out of her life... I didn’t even stick round- To speak to my ex-wife. I never told that child a lie- Although she is my blood... She’s far too young to realize Would not have understood... A daddy’s more than flesh and blood And traits passed on by genes- I’d like to take a minute more And tell you what I mean. A Daddy's there to pick you up And brush away your tears. To hold you in his arms at night And gently calm your fears. A Daddy’s peace and safety- In a world that’s gone insane.... It takes more to be a Daddy... Than to give a child your name. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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freckles Member
since 2000-02-12
Posts 160Virginia USA |
Gunslinger, This is beautiful......and very close to home since my daughter doesn't know her biological father. The only man who has ever been a daddy to her is one that is not flesh and blood, but he filled the other needs of which you spoke. Very poignant work, I look forward to seeing more in the future. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
What a sad, beautiful poem, Gunslinger! corinne |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
So true GS...your words bring tears to these eyes...The word Daddy does have more meaning than just being the father...great poem!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very sad, Gunslinger  Denise |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
"It takes a man to be a Father....It takes a Great man to be a Daddy." I have that plaque hanging over my desk in my office. I never realized the full meaning behind it till now. Beautiful work Gunslinger. Makes me think.... Chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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WolfsMate Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 121New York |
This is excellent.Like the old saying goes anyone can be a father, but it take a special man to be a Daddy.ENjoyed this very much.  "You never have to worry...Never fear for I am near" |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Beautiful and sad at the same time and so true. Tracie |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
so true |
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