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IcePrincess
Jun 06, 2007 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Daddy's Boy

Just for a moment
Pretend to be me
Look through my eyes
And see what I see
A child so wonderful
Wonderful and bright
A blessing to all who
Enter his life
Now look closer
And see him shatter
When all he can feel
Is "I don’t matter"
A broken child
So lost and confused
Feeling hurt, unwanted
Worthless and used
A best friend lost
Happy memories long past
The last thought of the day
"How long will this last"
Watch the tears fall
Hear his voice break
How much more does
His tender heart take
Accept him for who he is
Love him, comfort him
Promise to never hurt
Our baby again
Help him heal
Watch him laugh loud
Simle widely, Tell him
He makes you proud
Hold him, kiss him
Hold on tight, hold on fast
Before too long these
Will be memories past
Now it’s time
Back to being you
Make our sons deepest
Wishes come true
A broken child
A forgotton toy
This my dear is
Daddy’s Boy

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IcePrincess

18 years 11 months ago

Daddy's Boy Poem

Thank you for the honesty. I wrote this for my 14 year old son and his dad. Since the divorce, my ex and Zack were the best of friends. 2 years ago dad started going out with friends all time and working alot of hours. Zack has gotten into some trouble here lately, getting kicked out of school, etc. trying to get dads attention again. Dad can't see how much his son misses him. He just sees the negative things. I wanted to express to dad what is looks like through my eyes. Dad always liked my poetry, so maybe he can read this and we can talk about things instead of argue. If nothing else Zack knows that someone else see things like he does, so he is not alone.
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IcePrincess

18 years 11 months ago

Thank you for the honesty

Joe, Thank you for the honesty. I have been wanting unbiased opinions of my poetry for a while. I finally got the nerve to submit some. I will work on the simplicity of my wording. Eternity and a day, that is how long true love lasts.
weirdelf

weirdelf

18 years 11 months ago

Ice Princess you moved me to tears

Oh dear, it truly moved me to tears. That was powerful, sad, insightful and almost traumatic. But that is a deeply personal reaction. Beautifully written and compassionate. would love to hear more of your work. You might like to check out my work "Home To Me" which i have been too scared to post until now but will in face of your courage, cheers Weirdelf
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IcePrincess

18 years 11 months ago

Thank you

I wrote this in hopes that my ex-husband would read it (it is posted on my myspace where we both have accounts to keep up with what our children are doing on there,and with who) and maybe he could then see what I see where our 14 year old is concerned. He has been Daddy's Boy since I was pregnant with him, and now dad has all but abandoned him. As for my courage, it comes from my kids. You can borrow all you need from me to post whatever you need too. Just remember, in the end, it only matters if your work speaks to you. Good luck, and thank you.
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rider68

18 years ago

I Hope So Too

But for these words, this acount to be conveyed in such, It screams of your love, understanding, and shows a caring mother, I'm sure with your continued support, he will thrive and continue to make you so very proud, I hope that his father reads this too, As Jess has rightly said, Beautiful account, But some-how, Sorry words fail me, such sadness-can it be seen as beautiful, Joe Thank you for sharing, Peter