Your Legacy [CTPWC]

When all you’re left with,
Is the pain,
Of this often cruel,
And pointless game.

It makes you wonder at it all,
Why we reach out, and why we fall.
Never close enough to touch,
Never far enough away,
I ever forgot your love.

I watched you fade from this world,
Too soon it seemed,
Barely beyond a girl.

You left a scar that ran so deep,
It’s never healed, still it weeps,
But the legacy you left behind,
Is never far from my mind.

Just like you, she smiles and I forget,
My soul uplifted with every step.
Now like you, she grows and grows,
More a young lady than you could ever know.

And yes, sometimes she drives me mad,
But you know....
I am proud that she calls me Dad.

reply to post by 74Templar


Sweet.



SnF

reply to post by beezzer


Thanks beez.

Think I might attempt some shut-eye now....

reply to post by 74Templar


Very well written! I could very much relate to this, until the part about your daughter.. I have no kids, and I still found great meaning and heart felt emotion from this.. SnF for you to show my support.

very good.

hits home with me.

3 girls 1 boy

reply to post by zysin5


Thanks.

This will probably put the poem more into perspective.

reply to post by CagliostroTheGreat


Thankyou. I have the two girls. They make your life turn on its head thats for sure, but damned if I'd have it any other way.

reply to post by 74Templar


Well done. Made me reminiscence. From one dad to another, I know exactly how you feel.

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reply to post by 74Templar


As a father this one moved me.

S & F

reply to post by 74Templar


Just when I think I've seen all the facets of the diamond that is you....you prove me wrong.

S&F

Des

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Simply Beautiful

I read your poem and the link you provided with the story behind it. It was touching. It must be a tough and rewarding path you walk. SnF

S&F what a beautiful story and an even more amazing back story. You will reap the rewards in the future for the battles fought in the past. Thank you for sharing,

FC

reply to post by 74Templar


ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..........