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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    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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