Beloved Dad . . .
Father had more children . . .69 total reviews
Comment from judester
The heartache comes through in this poem. A father's love, or lack of, is such a powerful influence in our lives. I wish you peace, love and clarity, judester
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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The heartache comes through in this poem. A father's love, or lack of, is such a powerful influence in our lives. I wish you peace, love and clarity, judester
Comment Written 15-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Thank you, judester, for reading, commenting, understanding and for thinking this poem six star worthy. livelylinda
Comment from l.raven
HI Dos, I wanted to wait until I had a six for you...when I was driving home...my eye's kept tearing up...I knew how much you were hurting...and I couldn't stop it...I thought when I saw you sitting in the car so soon...you were having a heart attack...so I ran to you...and what you told me was worse than a heart attack...I was so heart broken for you...and I couldn't help...I believe this Dos...that your father knew he had a child all these years...you...there are things you just don't forget...and that is one...and I believe in my heart sweet girl that long before he died...he thought of you...maybe not out loud...but inside...not in this lifetime...but in the next...your questions will be answered...for now...you have family and friends that love you so very much...so smile Michael would say...love ya you...Uno...xxoo
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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HI Dos, I wanted to wait until I had a six for you...when I was driving home...my eye's kept tearing up...I knew how much you were hurting...and I couldn't stop it...I thought when I saw you sitting in the car so soon...you were having a heart attack...so I ran to you...and what you told me was worse than a heart attack...I was so heart broken for you...and I couldn't help...I believe this Dos...that your father knew he had a child all these years...you...there are things you just don't forget...and that is one...and I believe in my heart sweet girl that long before he died...he thought of you...maybe not out loud...but inside...not in this lifetime...but in the next...your questions will be answered...for now...you have family and friends that love you so very much...so smile Michael would say...love ya you...Uno...xxoo
Comment Written 15-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Linda: you did help. You drove me there, helped me find the tombstone, gave me space and time for privacy to deal with my feelings and got me back home. The rest is up to me to feel, write about and deal with. And, yes, you might be right about the fact that he had to remember Beverly and me from time to time but it is not reassuring in any way. He left, moved away and out of sight, quit paying child support and made no venture to ever see me again. Maybe he was especially a great father to his second batch of kids to try and make up for his earlier mistakes . . . thank you for being you, such a good friend. Linda
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I wish I had all the answers for you sweet lady...and know they will come someday...you know where I am if I can help...friends forever ...Uno...Linda xxoo
Comment from trumby
I'm in your boat Linda. I was in my late 20's, when I found out that I had a full brother who was older than me. He's a cop.
Then, when my youngest brother died (Horse accident) , I learn t that I've got an older half-sister.
Then, 2 years after that, I learn t that I've got a younger half-sister as well.
However, I get on better with my Dad & my half-sisters than I ever did with my full-brothers so it all worked out well.
My advice would be to look up your other family.
My 1st poem was published when I was 13. I was writing skits for the kids to perform all through primary school. Look up..... "The Stock-man At The Sliprails "
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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I'm in your boat Linda. I was in my late 20's, when I found out that I had a full brother who was older than me. He's a cop.
Then, when my youngest brother died (Horse accident) , I learn t that I've got an older half-sister.
Then, 2 years after that, I learn t that I've got a younger half-sister as well.
However, I get on better with my Dad & my half-sisters than I ever did with my full-brothers so it all worked out well.
My advice would be to look up your other family.
My 1st poem was published when I was 13. I was writing skits for the kids to perform all through primary school. Look up..... "The Stock-man At The Sliprails "
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Thank you for reading, trumby, and commenting. I'm in the middle of a project at the moment but once I complete that, I will begin the journey of finding my step-siblings. livelylinda
Comment from Dom G Robles
Nostalgic. The poem pricks my heart. I could never think of a Dad abandoning his children especially at an early age when they needed him most. And one of the two kids felt the pain deeply. Her figures of speech embedded in the poem when she finally found his father's grave in Florida, was soul searching. My sincere congratulations for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Nostalgic. The poem pricks my heart. I could never think of a Dad abandoning his children especially at an early age when they needed him most. And one of the two kids felt the pain deeply. Her figures of speech embedded in the poem when she finally found his father's grave in Florida, was soul searching. My sincere congratulations for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Thank you very much, Dom, for reading, commenting and thinking this poem six-star-worthy. livelylinda
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello :)
Heartfelt poem about the betrayal of a father to his daughter. He abandoned her and her mother when she was two years old and remarried and had more children with another wife. It must be awful to be abandoned like that. Well written poem with well chosen words to express the hurt and anger. Good job!
Gypsy
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Hello :)
Heartfelt poem about the betrayal of a father to his daughter. He abandoned her and her mother when she was two years old and remarried and had more children with another wife. It must be awful to be abandoned like that. Well written poem with well chosen words to express the hurt and anger. Good job!
Gypsy
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Gypsy Blue Rose: unfortunately, the absence of my father has made a lifetime of impressions on me, and none good. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from CobiDawn
This is a very deeply raw and emotional piece of writing. My heart goes out to you. Just know that even though knowing the truth hurts take pride in that you are different and always know you are special. God bless you.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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This is a very deeply raw and emotional piece of writing. My heart goes out to you. Just know that even though knowing the truth hurts take pride in that you are different and always know you are special. God bless you.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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CobiDawn: thanks for reading and commenting. livelylinda
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It was my pleasure.
Comment from Zue65
Yes, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and it hurts too. It is really sad, after all the longing, the missing father does not really deserved what you have for him all along because his new family had made him forgotten his former family. But you have to forgive and move on. Thanks for sharing your story. All the best.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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Yes, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and it hurts too. It is really sad, after all the longing, the missing father does not really deserved what you have for him all along because his new family had made him forgotten his former family. But you have to forgive and move on. Thanks for sharing your story. All the best.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2015
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nassus1957: in time I hope to forgive but it will not be this day. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from fafa
The poem has very beautiful images and anaffected way of saying the things, hasmagic in every phrase, I congratulate it, theplate also is very good, greetings
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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The poem has very beautiful images and anaffected way of saying the things, hasmagic in every phrase, I congratulate it, theplate also is very good, greetings
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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fafa: I'm wondering if you really read this poem . . . there is not even one "beautiful image" within it. The images of are pain, confusion and shock. But, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
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when I recount to pretty images, it doesnot mean that they are beautiful, I do it inthe sense that what you project is of anature so clear of which it is possible to bepresent in.
Comment from patcelaw
This is a sad poem. I had something similar with my father as he was mean and never paid child support after mom and dad divorced. Made it very hard on mom. Patricia
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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This is a sad poem. I had something similar with my father as he was mean and never paid child support after mom and dad divorced. Made it very hard on mom. Patricia
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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Patricia: that you for reading. Yeah, my father paid child support for about one year and then disappeared, never to be found until recently. Sorry you had to experience such abandonment, also. Linda
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Linda, have you heard my life story done as a radio drama. You can find it by searching
google, Patricia Lawrence unshackled
Comment from krys123
Linda;
-after reading your author's notes meticulously I realized the confusion, the hurt and the realization of what your father had done when he left your family. the imagery that you have written is equally expressive and vividly and demonstratively descriptive in your writing and throughout its verse. I could feel the courage in your writing heaven known what you have found out and still be able to write what you have written: "I sit here slack-jawed mouth open in shock stunned by this new revelation". Finding out what you had found out about your father would have devastated me in many ways but you found courage to get through it and how I'll never know except for your strong hope and faith in yourself and your family.
- thank you for sharing and posting this Linda and may the good Lord be with you always.
Alex
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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Linda;
-after reading your author's notes meticulously I realized the confusion, the hurt and the realization of what your father had done when he left your family. the imagery that you have written is equally expressive and vividly and demonstratively descriptive in your writing and throughout its verse. I could feel the courage in your writing heaven known what you have found out and still be able to write what you have written: "I sit here slack-jawed mouth open in shock stunned by this new revelation". Finding out what you had found out about your father would have devastated me in many ways but you found courage to get through it and how I'll never know except for your strong hope and faith in yourself and your family.
- thank you for sharing and posting this Linda and may the good Lord be with you always.
Alex
Comment Written 14-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2015
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Thank you so much, Alex, for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Linda
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you re so very welcome Linda.
Alex