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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

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By the sea

0 posted 2001-04-02 05:34 PM

Daddy's Words

by Michael

My precious son, these words I write,
I willed to you the other day.
Now I wonder if I should be
more careful with the words I say.

But I think not, I do not see
why daddy's words have need to hide.
I've always taught you honesty
and you know I've never lied.

Chris, I am in pain these days
and hard it is to love the night.
My life's changed in too many ways.
I'm losing ground, but still I fight.

We fished today, it made me hurt.
I knew it would, I did it still.
I know I push myself so hard.
It's part of me, I always will.

Please feel no guilt these things I do,
to be with you and have some fun,
that later causes pain you see.
I dearly love you, my sweet son.

And even as I speak of this,
it's late and you are fast asleep.
I find your forehead in the dark
and plant a kiss, then out I creep.

I haven't told you of my fears.
So strong, you see me in your eyes,
but not as strong as you would think.
I worry of the coming years.

I fight on, Chris, for fight I must.
What strength I've left, I've saved for you,
because in me you've put such trust.
To let you down, I will not do.

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2001-04-02 05:38 PM

What a warming portrait of the sacrifices parents make at times for their children. If they only knew at what price those precious moments came with. This was truly wonderful, Michael. Enjoy this time with him as long as you can. Those memories will last a lifetime for you both.

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2001-04-02 05:43 PM

Michael--This is a precious love, a parent and child, you enrich it in this poem of such honest feeling.

Just A Woman
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since 2001-03-10

Posts 507

3 posted 2001-04-02 05:48 PM

A beautiful portrayal of a father's love. Pure honesty and gentle love. I know of someone who will just love this.

"I can't remember if I'm the good twin or the evil one."

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

4 posted 2001-04-02 05:54 PM

How beautiful this was and so very touching Michael. I hope you rise above your fears and have many people to turn to if ever you feel the need to talk about your concerns. I wish only the very best for you. Regards..Sue

Suetang

ForwardSearching
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since 2001-03-23

Posts 35

5 posted 2001-04-02 06:23 PM

The true love that we have for our children is written so eloquently in this. I applaud you and pray for the same strength with my son. Thank you for sharing.

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

6 posted 2001-04-02 06:46 PM

superb. . . heartfelt and deeply moving. . .

wondeful Michael. . .

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elizabeth anne
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since 2001-03-29

Posts 83

7 posted 2001-04-02 08:13 PM

Once again, you speak right from your heart... beautiful and touching...

Elizabeth Anne

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

8 posted 2001-04-02 09:51 PM

this lives in my heart, I will save this poem

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

9 posted 2001-04-03 04:07 AM

LW,
Children will never realize the sacrifices their parents made until they've children of their own.  Thank you for reading this and for the nice comments.

Martie,
Honest, because the feelings are real.  Thank you, my friend.

Just A Woman,
Thank you.  I'm happy you liked this one.

Sue,
There is no longer fear.  I won't say I'm brave.  I'll only say that I've now grown before the fearful stage.  Fear is a thief of peace.  I will guard what peace I've left. Thank you for finding the time to read this, my friend.

ForwardSearching,
I'm sure you have every bit as much strength as I have and probably more.  Have faith in yourself as your precious son does.  Thank you for reading.

Sven,
Thank you for the generous and kind comments.  They're much appreciated.

Elizabeth,
Thank you.  I know you're new, but I haven't seen any of your posts.  Do you write often?

Irish Rose,
To save something that I've written is a very real compliment and I do thank you.  I'm honored.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

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