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Calob

 

He had rough start

Coming into this world wasn’t easy

He couldn’t catch his breath

The nurses said he was just wheezy

 

He has kept me going

And made me stand still

He scrapes his knee running to me

It is my greatest thrill

 

He cry’s when I am hurting

He wants his mommy who isn’t there

I wonder if I am enough

That is my biggest fear

 

I can only teach what I know

The lessons hard learnt by me

Hopefully he won’t do what I did

And will instead be full of glee

 

He might grow up

God might want him back

He and I only have today

So I must stay on track

 

— Frost Smith, Sep 03, 2007

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searchursoul

18 years 9 months ago

This poem speaks from your

This poem speaks from your heart, I feel that! You sound like a very proud father. Good luck with your recovery, hope things are well.
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oklahoma_girl2009

18 years 9 months ago

This poem

This poem is a great poem and i felt the emotions that a person should feel when these things are brought up in a poem. This poem tells a true and heart warming story and I LOVED IT!!! I Wish You The Best Of Luck! Yours Truly, Oklahoma_Girl2009