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[title] => I am a Father; I am a Man
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I am a father; I am a man. I protect my loved ones.
It’s Midnight, and my son is not home, hasn’t called.
Something is wrong. He’s always called before.
My stomach turns and my heart aches, and I fear.
I drive the streets where he has friends.
I know something is wrong, so I do it methodically.
I criss-cross every street, making sure I don’t miss one.
I tell myself not to panic. But where is he?
Then, I see him. He is stumbling down a street,
helped by a friend who is holding him up.
I pull alongside and get out; I am a father, a man.
I order him to get inside; and I tell his friend,
“if I ever catch you giving my son drugs, again,
I will kill you.” I am a man. I am a father.
I take my son home. I help him inside.
I lay him down on his bed and watch him.
I watch him sleep the whole night, his every breath,
and I pray, because, I am a father, I am a man.
Now, alone, I cry about it, because I am a father.
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I am a Father; I am a Man
Contributed by
afatheraman
on
Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 04:46:35 AM in AEST
Topic:
EmotionalPoetry
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I am a father; I am a man. I protect my loved ones.
It’s Midnight, and my son is not home, hasn’t called.
Something is wrong. He’s always called before.
My stomach turns and my heart aches, and I fear.
I drive the streets where he has friends.
I know something is wrong, so I do it methodically.
I criss-cross every street, making sure I don’t miss one.
I tell myself not to panic. But where is he?
Then, I see him. He is stumbling down a street,
helped by a friend who is holding him up.
I pull alongside and get out; I am a father, a man.
I order him to get inside; and I tell his friend,
“if I ever catch you giving my son drugs, again,
I will kill you.” I am a man. I am a father.
I take my son home. I help him inside.
I lay him down on his bed and watch him.
I watch him sleep the whole night, his every breath,
and I pray, because, I am a father, I am a man.
Now, alone, I cry about it, because I am a father.
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afatheraman
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2008-10-26 04:46:35]
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Re: I am a Father; I am a Man
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by Spike on
Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 06:07:48 AM AEST
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father to father, you've captured the worry and distress and concern perfectly. I went through this too many times, but he survived, thank goodness.
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Re: I am a Father; I am a Man
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by heartfelt on
Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 08:41:53 AM AEST
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| a fathers nightmare. nice poem! keep your head high! |
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Re: I am a Father; I am a Man
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by Jenni_K on
Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 10:11:55 AM AEST
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Allow me to welcome you to YPDC..the best and most caring site on the net...
You have certainly expressed what so many parents/guardians feel as our kids grow up... and you have done it so well... Thank you fo sharing this...
I hope he stays on the rigt path.....
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Re: I am a Father; I am a Man
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 11:12:03 AM AEST
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This is a heartbreaking truth for too many fathers, (and mothers as well).
Gut wrenching emotional piece. I hope those nights become fewer and
fewer until they disappear completely. All we can do as parents is hold
them and hope that our example will serve to give them a sense of
responsibility, purpose and self respect. Strength is a must when you
are a parent. For things that are never taught.
~ Breezy
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Re: I am a Father; I am a Man
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 11:12:05 AM AEST
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This is a heartbreaking truth for too many fathers, (and mothers as well).
Gut wrenching emotional piece. I hope those nights become fewer and
fewer until they disappear completely. All we can do as parents is hold
them and hope that our example will serve to give them a sense of
responsibility, purpose and self respect. Strength is a must when you
are a parent. For things that are never taught.
~ Breezy
(a warm welcome to YPDC as well) |
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Re: I am a Father; I am a Man
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by shelby on
Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 11:42:31 PM AEST
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First welcome to ypdc!
A fantastic first write.
I loved the I am father I am a man.
Thank goodness your kids have you in their life, many are not so lucky.
From a womans perspective the worry when the kids are not home is enormous. This is the worst nightmare indeed.
I went through it several occasions.
Hugs and best wishes
Michelle |
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Re: I am a Father; I am a Man
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by brownsugar8272 on
Monday, 27th October 2008 @ 10:18:31 AM AEST
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| That is a hard battle to fight and win and though I sympathize with you I know u alone cannot help him it will take a higher power. When alone pray, pray and have faith, believe and I will promise change |
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