My Daddy
Daddy59 total reviews
Comment from nomi338
Failure to understand some of the things that motivate our parents can cause us unnecessary pain down the line. Especially if we do not take the time to try and gain and understanding. When they deny us something that we think we really want, we may not understand that: 1. They maybe cannot afford it. 2. It may be dangerous because of our inability to handle it. 3. Buying it may go against their religious beliefs. etc. etc. Meanwhile to us they are just mean and don't want us to have the same fun someone else is having.
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Failure to understand some of the things that motivate our parents can cause us unnecessary pain down the line. Especially if we do not take the time to try and gain and understanding. When they deny us something that we think we really want, we may not understand that: 1. They maybe cannot afford it. 2. It may be dangerous because of our inability to handle it. 3. Buying it may go against their religious beliefs. etc. etc. Meanwhile to us they are just mean and don't want us to have the same fun someone else is having.
Comment Written 25-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Yes absolutely. So many different perspectives from living it?s hard to always know a person?s motivation. Thank you for the review!
Comment from Frank Malley
The connection between child and parent is often so profound that crically commenting upon a poem that captures elements of that relationship seems callous. To be safe, respected, and deeply loved is a primary objective of human beings, and for most of us remains a yearning at the core of our experience. When a reviewer knows that an artistic expression is, in some sense a wringing of the soul, he or she can feel insensitive if they make a critical observation about something so powerful yet vulnerable.
This poem, "My Daddy," acknowledges the figuratively umbilical connection the author's self has to her father. In its design, the poem makes the misjudgement that often a bit reduces the power of a particular poem: she makes her poem more of an analytical essay that an experience captured from feeling and being. The main feature of this poetic dysfunction is the making of general statements, products of thought, rather than seeking to capture moments of epiphany by recounting that which happened rather than what the inevitable, following analysis yielded to the mind. I struggle to make this clarification between two modes of expression; it's an issue so often that if I ever make a good, succinct statement about this topic, I could just copy/paste it into so many of my reviews of poetry in which this intrusion of generalizationcand ideation displaces the more powerful poetry of experience.
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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The connection between child and parent is often so profound that crically commenting upon a poem that captures elements of that relationship seems callous. To be safe, respected, and deeply loved is a primary objective of human beings, and for most of us remains a yearning at the core of our experience. When a reviewer knows that an artistic expression is, in some sense a wringing of the soul, he or she can feel insensitive if they make a critical observation about something so powerful yet vulnerable.
This poem, "My Daddy," acknowledges the figuratively umbilical connection the author's self has to her father. In its design, the poem makes the misjudgement that often a bit reduces the power of a particular poem: she makes her poem more of an analytical essay that an experience captured from feeling and being. The main feature of this poetic dysfunction is the making of general statements, products of thought, rather than seeking to capture moments of epiphany by recounting that which happened rather than what the inevitable, following analysis yielded to the mind. I struggle to make this clarification between two modes of expression; it's an issue so often that if I ever make a good, succinct statement about this topic, I could just copy/paste it into so many of my reviews of poetry in which this intrusion of generalizationcand ideation displaces the more powerful poetry of experience.
Comment Written 25-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your insight. My perspective is a lot of anger at my dad in the first part of my life and the dawning understanding that daddy was as human as I compelled my forgiveness. My dad passed on thanksgiving day one month ago. This was reflective of my peace in coming to understanding the relationship between us. I may read your critique again for pointers going forward. Thanks again!
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My condolences. I lost my father in 1984, and my thoughts still often visit him.
It's no world for sissies. Merry Christmas, belinda with the small b.
Comment from June Sargent
We can go through life with what we perceive to be the truth in matters, when it is just a bit off. And when we finally see the clear picture, we are glad that we do. Otherwise we can waste time bemoaning what we don't have, instead of appreciating what we do. I'm glad you see the beautiful picture now. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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We can go through life with what we perceive to be the truth in matters, when it is just a bit off. And when we finally see the clear picture, we are glad that we do. Otherwise we can waste time bemoaning what we don't have, instead of appreciating what we do. I'm glad you see the beautiful picture now. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much for validating my experience.
Comment from Moonbeams Musings 55
I cried while reading your poem. The heartfelt emotion you portrayed touched my heart so much that I felt your pain. Beautifully written. You both went through a great deal but through our Savior you found your way back to each other. Amen. A wonderful gift for me to read on this Christmas Eve as it reminded when my son and I were estranged.
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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I cried while reading your poem. The heartfelt emotion you portrayed touched my heart so much that I felt your pain. Beautifully written. You both went through a great deal but through our Savior you found your way back to each other. Amen. A wonderful gift for me to read on this Christmas Eve as it reminded when my son and I were estranged.
Comment Written 25-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Oh I?m so glad you found your way back to each other. Thank you for the beautiful review and the six stars.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is an honest write, we want our Father to be perfect in every way, but they are just human with flaws the same as us. I enjoyed your devotion here as you describe your feelings for your Daddy, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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This is an honest write, we want our Father to be perfect in every way, but they are just human with flaws the same as us. I enjoyed your devotion here as you describe your feelings for your Daddy, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much! You?re so right!
Comment from Jay Squires
I can understand why you cried when you wrote that poem. But there seemed authenticity beneath your vulnerability and the courage to say it anyway. My favorite lines:
"He showed me all my own mistakes
Brought on by my condition
Which prompted me to shift my take
On you and your position. "
Well penned, Belinda.
Jay
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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I can understand why you cried when you wrote that poem. But there seemed authenticity beneath your vulnerability and the courage to say it anyway. My favorite lines:
"He showed me all my own mistakes
Brought on by my condition
Which prompted me to shift my take
On you and your position. "
Well penned, Belinda.
Jay
Comment Written 24-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your words.
Comment from Paul McFarland
When you cry while writing a poem, you know that you've written a good one. So many of us see things in a different light when we get older. Hopefully that time comes before a loved one passes away.
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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When you cry while writing a poem, you know that you've written a good one. So many of us see things in a different light when we get older. Hopefully that time comes before a loved one passes away.
Comment Written 24-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2022
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Yes. That?s where my gratitude comes from. He lived two months shy of eighty years.
Comment from prettybluebirds
You're right; this is very touching writing. It brought tears to my eyes as I read it. I loved my father more than life, but sadly, he passed away before I could tell him so. Your lovely poem brought back memories. Thank you for writing this beautiful poem
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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You're right; this is very touching writing. It brought tears to my eyes as I read it. I loved my father more than life, but sadly, he passed away before I could tell him so. Your lovely poem brought back memories. Thank you for writing this beautiful poem
Comment Written 24-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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My daddy died on Thanksgiving Day and I only found the words to share today. He knew I loved him and I knew he loved me. It?ll be perfectly beautiful when we?re reunited again.
Comment from Goodadvicechan
It is definitely the right thinking to be Daddy's girl.
Like you say, we all should be grateful for his mercy, his guidance to find out who we are, where we should go to live our lives.
Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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It is definitely the right thinking to be Daddy's girl.
Like you say, we all should be grateful for his mercy, his guidance to find out who we are, where we should go to live our lives.
Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 24-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
A moving and honest poem which shows the complexity of relationships.
Often the closer the relationship, the more complex! Faith can often help us to gain a clearer, more tolerant view of others!
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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A moving and honest poem which shows the complexity of relationships.
Often the closer the relationship, the more complex! Faith can often help us to gain a clearer, more tolerant view of others!
Comment Written 24-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2022
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Yes, for sure. Thank you sweetie much!