Poem: “My Son”
My Son
When I had my son,
It was the happiest day of my life.
I was locked up so I felt terrible,
But good at the same time.
When he was born,
I knew that I could start my life over
Because I was going to give him what I didn’t have,
A father.
I missed everything about not having a father
I wish he was in my life
I wouldn’t be in here.
I had to take it upon myself to take care of my mother
To be the man of the house
Buy groceries,
Cook.
I’m going to give my son everything I didn’t get from my dad –
Unconditional love.
I will give him everything he wants,
EVERYTHING!
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You will be a great father.
i really liked this peom it reaaly spoke to meh and i really liked the line when u stated “I’m going to give my son everything I didn’t get from my dad “
Your paternal love is inspiring! It is such a blessing to get to raise and love a child of your own. I hope you appreciate every second of it- even the ugly parts. I pray you teach him how to love the same way you love him!
KC