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Daddy's Womb MAG
April 23, 2008
i asked my father if i could swim,
and he said that i would drown.
The Sea would imprison me – he said
if my feet had left the ground.
So i walked out to the water,
and cried out – how ’bout now!
He said, a little bit further, Son,
and then you’ll leave the ground.
i stepped on sand then stone,
from hollow ground to sturdy.
The sky was at my level as I
gazed at the birdie.
The Sea brought me a new idea,
the urge to flee to the high.
i asked my Father if i could fly,
and he said, sure, Son – go try.
i jumped as high as i could.
Still, i landed on the ground.
i saw my Father pull on a chain,
then i knew that i was bound.
© Anonymous
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Annoymous said...
on Dec. 26 2011 at 10:07 pm
that was amazing
Anthropologie BRONZE said...
on Dec. 26 2011 at 6:56 pm
That was absolutely beautiful. I wish I could have your talent!
Tremendous said...
on Dec. 24 2011 at 10:06 pm
didn't see that coming. eloquently written. bravo!
AlexisTashe SILVER said...
on Dec. 24 2011 at 3:03 pm
Beautiful.!
MeganRozalia BRONZE said...
on Dec. 22 2011 at 11:56 am
cant we all just get along
PrimaDonna said...
on Dec. 21 2011 at 11:42 pm
I'm confused... How is this free verse? I like the theme and the way that its written but it is rhyming and has a definite structure...
Art_Trash said...
on Dec. 18 2011 at 8:49 pm
In a nutshell, an overprotective dad
rescuetruck607 GOLD said...
on Dec. 17 2011 at 9:06 pm
what a great poem keep up the good work!
ALR107 said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 6:35 pm
That is a great poem! Unique title...
Karles_Ivy PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 11:24 am
Every time I read this, I fall in love with it again.! Great poem.!
A_Voice_Made_to_Be_Heard said...
on Dec. 15 2011 at 8:28 pm
This was so touching. I love how you conveyed a serious message with a hopeful sounding and slightly upbeat voice. There's a naturall flow to the words too.
aaron13 said...
on Dec. 14 2011 at 10:06 am
thats a very touching poem
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