Open Poetry #25 |
Daddy Ain't My Daddy |
Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
You know, I've been thinking About the way my life has gone From the time I can remember until now And it seems that the only thing I can remember Was you standing there just a step behind Occasionally taking the lead when I needed it When I was scared and wouldn't do for me You never left though I wouldn't have blamed I put you through it all when I had no right You were all I had to scream at at the time I wasn't mad at you I was just mad at him And you were the only one I could see there He left me everytime things got rough But you stuck it out through the pain The once a year Daddy felt good at the time Even though I was used to the Daddy at home He'd say he loved me and then move away You said you loved me then moved downstairs When he came back again you got hurt once more He said he was my Daddy and you were to leave He would love me and you could not again Then he started his story again But I can't let you go away for good When you never went away from me before I let him go out of my life today I told him he wasn't doing this to me again You are the one I want from now till forever Daddy ain't my Daddy no more. . . This was written after my son and I had a very long talk this past weekend. (ok, ok... my step son, but after 10 years...) The words are completely his. Imagine all the People living life in peace... John Lennon [This message has been edited by Ringo (04-02-2003 07:38 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh my, this one brought a tear to my eyes. What a story, and presented so tenderly. Hugs to you, dad. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A good share...and a tribute to you... and all of the step-parents who have worn your shoes...and wore through the child's resolve that they wouldn't and couldn't chase you away... Well done sir! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hugs. Just hugs, m'friend. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ringo, you are a very good Daddy to your son....in every way that counts. If not, he wouldn't feel this way about you. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Great feeling to know you're needed and wanted m'friend |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
too emotional to reply properly - but dont think I'll respond otherwise omg - this touched me deeply - many emotions & thoughts on this one I've been a Dad & a buddy - never a father well done |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
:-) I'm happy.... Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brad - know I know what you meant in that other post . . . this is amazing - as always - and yes - a wonderful Father regardless . . . a father doesnt necessarily mean biological - a Father is someone who cares . . . nice job xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (04-03-2003 02:19 AM).] |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
This is written with compassion. I feel so blessed to have such a great daddy I know your son is feeling the same. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Tara Simms Hall Member
since 2001-11-07
Posts 87South Carolina |
This was so well said. You've earned the right to call him your son. Sounds like you've been his dad all along. Wear it with pride. I hope that my own sons will someday realize that my husband (their stepdad) loves them just as much as you love your son. Tara |
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