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Jellybean King
Member

since 2001-03-07

Posts 153
Jelly, Bean

0 posted 2001-03-18 11:29 AM

Words are empty without memories
The breath of living emotions
Which give unspoken meaning
Transcending words
Between a Father and a Son
Though our blood binds us
We share no such memories
That I can recall

Birthday parties missed
Thanksgiving, Christmas
New Years
Waiting up all night
Until one day I stopped waiting
Forgot who I was waiting for
And why

The lesson learned that such
Was not important
Not to you
Nor I
No reason to be hurt, or angry
And I wasn't
I am still not
Just feel distant, and alone
Even when
I am not

So whenever you call me long distance
On New Year's Eve
I'm quite happy and surprised
Leaves me wondering why
Why we didn't talk more often
Like this
When I was waiting there
For you

I sense fear in your voice
Now that you are old
And alone
I've grown too strong to be sad
We trade good-byes
Hang up the phone

I sit in the cold dark hallway
And try hard
Harder, yet
To forget

walker
Member Elite

since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

1 posted 2001-03-18 11:37 AM

It's never too late to speak more to your dad. You have grown and so has him. Some people take a lifetime to mature, mentally. Anyhow, forgiving him for his past mistakes, will make you happier. Well written and thanks for sharing,goodluck, Jellybean King.

snowpants
Member Elite

since 2000-09-16

Posts 2061
KS

2 posted 2001-03-18 12:33 PM

Very moving piece, JK...yes, thank you for sharing it with us!

sp

to be with you...
I've tried to hide my passion,
but it's just no use...
piece by piece I lose it
when you walk into the room...

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

3 posted 2001-03-18 03:23 PM

Strength in this wonderfully penned poem. And so very true to real life.

"I am not now that which I have been."

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2001-03-19 02:11 AM

Well Russ, if you ever figure out how to do it can you let me know...I haven't talked to my Dad in 15 years! Great piece, and I fully understand this - all too well.

thecraig
Member

since 2001-03-11

Posts 223

5 posted 2001-03-19 03:46 AM

Touching picture . I guess that your father is heart felt to keep contact is a true blessing.

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