This Poem was Submitted By: Kenneth R. Patton On Date: 2011-07-22 15:49:21 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!To Listen to Music While Reading this Poem, just Click Here!
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If You Know We can enjoy
the success of others
Wish them well without resentment
But there is only one time
when we desire
that someone surpass us
That someone
do more and have more
of everything than we ever did or could
If you know,
immediately
what I’m talking about
Chances are
You are a parent
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Copyright © July 2011 Kenneth R. Patton
Additional Notes:
Written on fathers day
This Poem was Critiqued By: Tony P Spicuglia On Date: 2011-08-06 09:41:17
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.91667
This is very well done. Literature resounds with mother day poems, but when I read a good father figure piece, it rings much louder.
I appreciated not only the sentiment, but the simplicity of the piece. It is straight forward and endearing. A parent knows, now that is a concept worth trumpeting.
This Poem was Critiqued By: DeniMari Z. On Date: 2011-07-24 08:59:50
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.83333
Most definitely a parent - and proud as well after single parenting my daughter is an RN,
after going to school while raising three sons, dealing with MS, and is doing quite well in her chosen
career. Seeing my oldest son volunteer with a Fire Department at age 16 and moving up
to Chief of Fire/Rescue/EMS by age 27 (RIP 4 years Aug. 6th, 2011 Shaun) and now my youngest
on a path - and overcoming obstacles for a young man of 20 -
With pride from one parent to another - May God continue to shine these blessings in your
life.
I imagine you were a great role model - and I'm feel happy when I read this poem.
blessings,
Deni
P.S. I'll pick at you later for you being away too long. (smile)
This Poem was Critiqued By: cheyenne smyth On Date: 2011-07-23 17:46:29
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Hi Kenneth,
This poem certainly does speak the truth. A parent will go through most anything to protect their child and to spare them the toils and snares we call life. We want them to be successful in all they do. This is a nice poem and I did enjjoy redaing it.
Best wishes,
cheyenne
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