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Understanding

Looking back I finally see

Just how things use to be

I remember the good not only the bad

And for these moments I am glad

It took the words of a stranger for me to see

Just the man you use to be

How you actually did once make me smile

For my safety for you'd walk ten thousand miles

Just to hug you was pure delight

After then we began to fight

She told me that you did still care

And some how I found truth there

You have a problem, this I see

Causing pain deep within me

Spilling through your blood it took over your mind

Searching your thoughts your weakness it did find

I'm still kind of angry, but more I understand

All you need is help, someone to take you by the hand

So help me help you, wont you please

Let us cure this horrible disease

Let me help you to open your eyes and see

See the man you use to be.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

I think I understand a little more about my father illness, his addiction. To Lesa Gay- thank you for making me realize that all hope is not lost, for maybe I can get the relationship back with my father, the part of the relationship that I actually miss the one that use to be there at one point. I appreciate everything you have said and done even though you may not even know it. Thank you so much.

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©5 July 2002 - 7:18am — starlite_angel
5 July 2002 - 9:58am — Lesa Gay (not verified)
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This is so beautiful! You are quite a talented young woman!

I am very proud of you! It takes wisdom beyond your years to examine such pain and decide to try to make it better.

I pray that your wish will be granted. Perhaps you should write your dad a long letter and enclose this explaining your feelings. Maybe even a picture of the two of you together. Something to start to tear down the wall that he has put himself behind.

Next time you visit my site you might enjoy reading The Pain Of A Child.

Love, Peace, and Understanding my young friend.

Lesa

8 July 2002 - 4:22am — Reco Humphrey (not verified)
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great poem!!!!! it's nice to have someone in your life who can shed new light on different situations. keep up the great work and I wish you love piece and sooooul.