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A Fathers Loss

My daughter said I love you today
It wasn't said to me
My daughter took her first step today
I wasn't there to see

My daughter started school today
You put her on the bus
I didn't have the chance to say
Or make a special fuss

My daughter had her first real kiss
It happened at thirteen
Another moment that I missed
Another lost feeling

You turned sweet sixteen today
I hope your life is good
I'm sorry that I walked away
I'd change it if I could

Now it's graduation day
And your a woman now
But if you ever need your dad
I'm sure we'll meet somehow

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bluecollarlove----Mike

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  • Denerica
    April 24
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    Awe, as parents we all feel that. My eldest, a daughter has a son and one on the way, and my boys, one just graduated in 2008 and the other is on his way in 2 years and boy did I cry, still slap myself in saying they are a woman and men. This is touching, a nice flow, and heartfelt to the core. Blessings.


  • trekkergirl
    October 31, 2008

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    wow this is a personal one for me. I kind of hope that my biological dad would feel that way towards me but I'll never know as he has never tried to contact me. I wasn't good enough for him. He wanted to put me up for adoption before I was even born. My mom said no. And then left him when she decided that she wanted me more than him. Good write. Thanks for sharing this with us and thanks for entering it into my contest.


  • Stingersinger53 gold member
    October 25, 2008

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    This has made me cry! I am one of those girls on the other end whose father walked away and I can tell you this breaks my heart! I would give anything to hear this from my own dad, just to know that he loves me and thinks of me sometimes. I just turned 17 in july and still miss my dad. With wishes and dreams of him someday knowing who I am.
    I'm sure your daughter thinks of you and I'm sure someday, if you try, you will see her again. Just be as honest and open with her as you have done here and I'm sure the both of you can maybe work past all the hurt that both of you I'm sure have.
    She might be mad, but not all the feelings she has felt over the years have been that I can promise you. Here is a link to a poem I wrote a while back. I just want you to relize that she loves you, even if she doesn't admit it.
    http://allpoetry.com/poem/2063018

    Good luck to you with your daughter!

    Hugs!
    Cayla


  • Rebekah-Ann silver member
    May 20, 2008

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    Truely a sad poem! Thank you for this heartfelt entry. I hope you do meet with your daughter again someday.

    Becks


  • Luminescence
    March 23, 2008
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    i loved this... it really hurts to type though so Im just gonna say its good


  • moonburndcheese
    February 5, 2008

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    o wow this is sad... it has alot of strong emotion and it's so familiar... i really like your poems...


  • Edna Sweetlove
    January 7, 2008

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    This is very funny. I shall consider adding you to my favourites, if you keep this standard up! Have you written any other funny poems? I love rhyming "bus" with "fuss": nearly as good as rhyming "thirteen" and "feeling". In fact, much better.


  • Nolliedog
    December 10, 2007

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    Heartfelt

    I felt almost every emotion I can think of when reading this poem, your words in all honesty moved me. Thank you so much for entering my contest and Good Luck, i look forward to reading more of your work


  • AshtrayBaby
    August 21, 2007

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    I find the entries in my contest really odd.
    Just below this I have an erotica poem.
    Really odd.

    Anyways, I really liked this. I really don't know what to say but that.


  • ellipsist
    August 6, 2007
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    I have a question about the 2nd

    stanza: what did you not have the chance to say? I'm not certain "say" is the right word to end that line with just because it rhymes...

    I like this piece, but I feel the rhyming kind of takes away from the depth of the message... that is just my opinion though... it was still touching and overall a pretty solid write... message clearly conveyed...

    • bluecollarlove
      August 6, 2007
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      I didn't have a chance to say OR make a special fuss.It means I didn't have the chance to talk to her waiting on her first day of school or get to make it special for her.Thank you for reading and your comments.


  • SummerlandRayne gold member
    July 29, 2007
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    Darling...I have been right there with you! Your words are swwet to my soul. Thank goodness they are with you now. Men suffer persecution when it comes to the law and their children. My son has faced this. Thank you so deeply for the pleasure of this read!!!
    Love~
    Az


  • denika
    February 27, 2007

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    losing a child while they are there is the worst feeling in the world. this poem is something that makes you think ...


  • JoyfulWriter
    February 21, 2007
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    A very amazing and poignant piece striking a cord of parental emotions deep inside my heart...I felt every syllable and cherished each valuable tear that was shed...hope to read more of you...smiles, Terry


  • Kristin Melissa
    February 1, 2007

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    Awwww,.... this is so sweet, every girl needs her father by her side... and I would love if my real dad showed he cared this much!! Great Job!

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