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Mark R.
Member

since 1999-06-25

Posts 113
San Francisco, CA.

0 posted 2002-11-26 06:04 AM

What is it that I can't seem to understand?

The life altering choices,
I must sway from hand to hand.
I open my mind and eyes to clearly see,
the possibilities that have been put before me.

Your sweet tasting lips and almond eyes,
convincing and speaking your endless lies.
My heart and soul I hand to you,
hoping and dreaming that another day will begin anew.

Our son you said would be a new start,
as I nestled him close and near to my heart.
How naive could I have been,
to have believed your every lie, every word, every whim.

Those words echoed in my heart haunting me,
as I trusted in you-
hoping you would one day set my heart free.

Knowing that the boy I called my son isn't of my blood kills me.
How could this happen? How could this be!!
He's my son and I'll love him till the end of time.
He was born before me, and in my eyes will always be mine.

My bond with him you will never break.
And though I'm furious at the fact, I will never hate....
You apologize with decieving eyes,
and I clearly see your constant lies.

Five years past and I love this boy with all I can, and I'll happily walk him through life, hand in hand.
So tell me...are your apologies enough?
To have put me and your son through times so rough.
Even so, I wouldn't have it any other way.
For the love I have for MY son is here to stay.

[This message has been edited by Mark R. (11-26-2002 06:05 AM).]

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2002-11-26 09:21 AM

Mark, this is so terribly sad and I'm afraid it happens more than it should. Being a blood relative is not what makes a good father...it's the love, care and nourishing the child receives growing up. I wish you all the best with your son.
This must have been a difficult write for you and I hope it helped you.
~Hugs~

~Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus~

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

2 posted 2002-11-26 11:33 AM

Mark,

If you are writing about your own true experiences I wish you peace through a difficult situation. How wonderful for the son in this poem to have a father such as depicted. Forgiveness is ever so important and hopefully it will come in time. This was well written.
Thank you for sharing this chapter of ever-changing life. You made it real.

Warmest regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

3 posted 2002-11-26 11:47 AM

I am sorry for the suffering, but the main thing to focus on is that fact that it's such a wonderful thing that you share love with this boy. It takes a lot more than a blood line to make a good dad. It's love and care that matters, and it sounds like you provide both. The bond of love can't be broken. Cherish it always, as I'm sure your son will too.

Deb

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