(step) Father Poem by shel cope

(step) Father

Rating: 3.0


He never loved me,
though I know how hard he tried.
He was a good man,
sewn tight with pride.
On visits in his final years he cried

Standing at his graveside
able at last to say
I know
you knew
how much I loved you
anyway.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ulrike Gerbig 03 April 2008

yes, it takes us awhile to make peace with our past and the people who wre part of it...but when we do, we finally start to heal! much love from germany! u.

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Original Unknown Girl 31 March 2008

This is so lovely, esp. since you acknowledge the difficulty a step-parent has to face in raising another's child. I'm pretty sure he loved you in his way. I still think they are the true parent though, the raising of a child is no mean feat. You accomplished much in this succinct offering. HG: -) xx

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Alison Cassidy 30 March 2008

it's what you don't say that brings a tear. A succinct honest write. 'Sewn tight with pride' is brilliant. You share your story with great skill and more than a little compassion. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Lynda Robson 29 March 2008

At least he tried Shel, very profound write,10 Lynda xx

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