Hello Everyone- A dear friend shared something he created with me. I asked his permission to share his words. I believe that no words needed to be changed, they are perfect as they are.
Good morning my dear friend. I hope this text finds you well. I wanted to share with you the final draft of my life's defining poem. It was truly inspired by your book and I must admit I am proud of this very personal message. All I ask is that you don't share this with my wife as I have not discussed any of this with her and I'm not sure she would understand it's meaning and it's depth. So hear goes
The only thing you gave me
by: an anonymous male
When I was just a child
I looked into your eyes
I thought there goes my father
But much to my surprise
Our relationship would falter
It got worse year after year
Instead of choosing me
You chose cigarettes and beer
Of all the things to give me
It surely is a shame
That the only thing you gave me
Was my 1st and my last name
I think of all the things
We could have Done as dad and son
Playing catch, skipping stones
or going for a run
You could have given me attention
Or given me your time
You choose to Give me nothing
Except a Name that isn't mine
I never wanted anything
That seemed to be unfair
Maybe just an 'atta boy
Something to show you cared
I remember so many things
And how they made me feel
Anything that I did well
Just was never that big a deal
I know you had your favorites
Paul And Kim to be exact
I just wish you could have loved them
And kept those relationships intact
You never Loved my mother
I'm not sure that she loved you
You never loved me either
This we both know is true
You laid hands upon my mother
You ruined her entire life
No real man hits a woman
Especially when she's his wife
As an adult I sit here
Wondering who there is to blame
For the fact you choose to only
Give me my 1st and my last name
I look for things, excuses
Anything at all to show
Something to keep me praying
To stop Me From letting go
Every child deserves a father
Someone they can trust
When it came To being him for me
Your efforts were a bust
You treated raising me
Like our lives were just a game
You never gave me anything
Except my 1st and my last name
I am now a father
And things are NOT the same
I love my children dearly
I show it without shame
Encouraging words and praise
Hugs, kisses and my hand
I will Give them everything
Because I truly am a man
I won't hide inside a bottle
And quit when things get tough
I will Love my family always
Even in times that are rough
It's all part of the package
It's all part of the game
I'll give my children everything
Including "our" last name
As your time here on earth
Comes closer to an end
I extend an olive branch
An invitation as a friend
I know not what to say
To my children when there down
I know how to make them smile
I know how to remove a frown
When looking back on everything
I can clearly see.
There were a couple other things
That you have given me
What not to do
What not to be
What not to say
What not to see
By showing me the negative
I know what not to do
The man I need to be like
Was never really you
Thank you for what you've given me
The world is mine to gain
You've given me so much more
Then just My first and my last name.
We both agreed that it has healed his soul. Maybe it will mend others, as well. Let us know what you think.
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