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Subject: "Proud Papa" A Poem


Author:
Mark W.
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Date Posted: 22:50:40 02/21/12 Tue

PROUD PAPA

When I was born, were you not proud?

When I said my first word, were you not proud?

When I took my first step, were you not proud?

When I learned to “potty,” Were you not proud?

When I drew my first picture, were you not proud?

When I took off the training wheels, were you not proud?

When I started school, were you not proud?

When my first school report was excellent, were you not proud?

When I cuddled and kissed my baby sister, were you not proud?

When my teacher said I was gifted, were you not proud?

When I won first place at the art show, were you not proud?

When I invited you to career day, were you not proud?

When I got all A’s for all of Middle school, were you not proud?

When I spoke at your church, were you not proud?

When I narrated the school play, were you not proud?

When I drove a car, were you not proud?

When I found a job, were you not proud?

When I showed you my first paycheck, were you not proud?

When I made the team, were you not proud?

When I kicked my first field goal, were you not proud?

When I kicked the winning point, were you not proud?

When I won the award, were you not proud?

When I bought my own car, were you not proud?

When I fell in love, were you not proud?

When I abstained from drugs and alcohol, were you not proud?

When you look into my eyes and see yourself, are you not proud?

You want a son to be proud of. Am I not that son?

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Author:
KB
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Date Posted: 08:11:06 02/22/12 Wed

Hi Mark,

Love your poem. Wish I knew more to say about your situation with your father to make you feel better, but just hold on to the people you have found that do love you and remember it is his inadequacy and not yours

KB

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[> Subject: Re: "Proud Papa" A Poem


Author:
Jess
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Date Posted: 17:52:00 08/20/12 Mon

Mark, your work is sensational. You are handling this situation with maturity and dignity. Bless you and the strong family that is there for you!

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