A Father's Lamentation

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    A Father's Lamentation

    Born are we poor or rich

    Humbly dressed but not hungry

    Arms outstretched

    Can’t afford to be angry

     

    Knowledge is power

    Inherit this forev’r

    Take this to the highest tower

    And remain there ev’r

     

    When your mater with speed

    Left us forlorn and sad

    Pater exigency needs

    All support a conscientious dad

     

    Struggle are we in sickness and in health

    Yet happy in an open hermitage

    Deign in goodness not in wealth

    But strong in heritage

     

    Decades pass by

    Honor and respect gone

    Tardiness n’ greed comes by

    All goodness forgone

     

    End of dawn has come

    Pater worry n’ seek

    Dear siblings what had become

    Met only in silence and in meek

     

    Agony n’ anxiety overcome

    Pater sallow in bed life no more

    Recalling good ol’ days nev’r come

    In God he trust forev’r more

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    wheelsal commented on A Father's Lamentation

    07-06-2009

    This is like a stream of consciousness and well done. The only break in tight I can find is fourth verse 1st line. Try replacing passive "are" with strong verb. Well done. I like you poems.
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    nhorlandi

    07/07/2009

    Thanks, appreciate it

    rossmangeles commented on A Father's Lamentation

    07-06-2009

    I admire your careful selection of words and on how you put it in proper places to make a powerful message. The rhymes and tones are euphonious and very convenient to read. Indeed, you are a gifted poet.
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    nhorlandi

    07/07/2009

    Give me five man, appreciate it.

    Indigogreen16 commented on A Father's Lamentation

    06-30-2009

    This poem is very nicely layered and delivered to the audience. Thank you for allowing me to read this. The expression and tone are beautiful.
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    nhorlandi

    07/03/2009

    Thanks, I appreciate it.Although I did some editing on this work. Since I can't edit it here, I just leave it that way. Thanks again.

    optimistic commented on A Father's Lamentation

    06-29-2009

    The way this poems is expressed true words of encouragement the thought hit from the begginining to the end great write.
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    nhorlandi

    07/03/2009

    Thank you very much, appreciate it.

    castlemist commented on A Father's Lamentation

    06-29-2009

    This is sad, but being a father myself, I think I can relate to your plight..nicely expressed my friend. Jerry
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    nhorlandi

    07/03/2009

    I'm happy you like it, thank you.

    The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.

    Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)

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