The Virtue of Being a Father

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    The Virtue of Being a Father

    I am a father.
    I am the ladder that my children
    rely on to reach the top.

    I am their faith.
    I am their conscience
    to goodness and truth.

    I am their roof.
    I am their house of refuge to their mistakes
    from the beginning they learn to say oops.

    I am their ally.
    I am, yes I am, until the end,
    when they carry me over their shoulders
    and say good-bye.

    By
    Rainiero Gracia

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    learivan commented on The Virtue of Being a Father

    08-26-2009

    I'm so touch by this poem... yes, you are correct, you are the ladder of your children..whoever they are when they grow up is a reflection of you... Stay being a good father... congratulations!!!
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    WorldlyME

    09/17/2009

    Thank you!

    bandit1192 commented on The Virtue of Being a Father

    03-26-2009

    Found your poem while searching for new poems to read. Being a father I can relate to your message. Good job. TS
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    WorldlyME

    09/17/2009

    Thank you!

    rgp commented on The Virtue of Being a Father

    02-17-2009

    I find myself at a loss for words...and inspired by yours, thank you.
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    If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

    Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) American poet.

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