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Just Call Me.........I Am.....
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Just Call Me.........I Am..... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Father.. What might one derive from this most simple two syllable word, one which sounds similar to “farther”. Or the hurried, excited shriek of a child running.... yelling “Daddy, Daddy, Daddy”... latching onto a pants leg...not letting go. Blessed by a gift, a treasure...more priceless than the world’s bullion..being eternally called a name not given by one’s birth, though by birth...it is given...Black and white upon the certificate....stating coldly who is the “Father” of a tiny, squirming, pink, thrilling child... “I am”..I say proudly, with a tear welling smartly. I am the father....stammering and blubbering as a moment overwhelms an otherwise unflappable, tougher than nails male... I am, from the moment of conception to now and beyond now....even past that time of my passing....I am... I am a father, the father, her father, his father, their father. Through each tough decision, each cough, scrape, bump, moment of need. Even the day when my child may, in anger lash out...hating me for some gut wrenching decision that was made from love and commitment, not a desire to hurt or control. I hope they never forget who I am. And I still want to be “Daddy” forever. I would have it no other way.... |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
very nicely thought,,, QjQ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
To conceive a child makes a man a father, but to write of fatherhood as you have just done, makes you a DADDY!  May your DADDY's DAY be extra special! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
 May your Father's day be a great one.You are a true Daddy! Its good to know that at least two of those exist (my daddy first). God bless you Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Tender write Barry....enjoyed. Chris  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Nicely Done Barry. I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day. M |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
And you will be, of course....that's built into a man permanently, or it's something added only with the greatest care and effort. You're type number one, for sure. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...Love the sentiment in this...the love and the sureness of who you are. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautifully penned Barry!! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO YOU!! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Foxyoasis Senior Member
since 2003-06-10
Posts 974Atlantic Beach,Fla |
good thoughts,very nicely expressed |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Barry, This is lovely. Your children are very fortunate to have you...just as you are fortunate to have them. And yes, I know that stuff...my 12 year old is going through that "you are a freak, mom" stage. It passes. My son is 20 and he is so proud that I am his mother...and I am so proud of him. Mutual, unconditional love...it is awesome. My four year old, well, she is still at that age that she thinks the sun rises and sets in me. It is great. OK, I guess I could ramble on forever about the kids...you started it with this beautiful write...Remember that! LOL Patricia |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
What a responsibility... But what a blessing! Have a happy Father's Day! “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I hope they never forget who you are as well... it seems from this you are certainly not goinf to.. touching tell... enjoyed. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, I love this. It sounds just like something my Daddy would feel. Even though he doesn't write poetry, he has said so, in so many words. And, dear Barry, I'm thinking you are, and will forever be, their Daddy, just as no matter how old I get, my Father is always going to be my Daddy...and I'm always proud to say so!!  Hugs  Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (06-12-2003 09:51 AM).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Your children are blessed. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Incredibly beautiful... and what lucky children you have. *S* |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Very touching write Barry. I enjoyed this perspective. As a Mom, it's hard to understand how a Father feels. Thank you for sharing this.  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Happy Father's Day Barry, a very touching write here |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - heartwarming write, liked it very much... BC |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, little reminder... once a dad? Always a hero. Hugs...have a wonderful Father's Day. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Happy Fathers Day, Kind of late, you know, it being 2008 and all lol ARCTIC WIND |
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