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Is Being “Father” Enough

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Is being “Father” enough?

Looking into the face of the son, I’m not sure who I see;

Some of me, some of his mother,

But these are just physical traits.

He has lived a life far different from my own,

Seen and done things that I have never seen or done

Lived the horrors of war,

Witnessed the worst of mankind,

Traveled through the world with a bullseye on his back.

How could this not demand change,

A change that I will never understand?

Me…I’ve sat in my easy chair;

Warm, dry, safe,

Worrying for his safety,

Praying for him to come home.

I read the ticker at the bottom of the screen

Announcing without emotion those that would not return;

Thankful for the call that never came.

Is being “Father” enough?

I cannot alter what was,

Cannot erase what he has seen,

Cannot live his life.

We seem to have less in common these days,

Though I am certain that this is more my problem than his.

Is being “Father” enough?

I suppose that it will have to be.

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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

 

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12 responses to “Is Being “Father” Enough”

  1. Charles Yallowitz Avatar
    Charles Yallowitz

    Maybe it isn’t so much the title, but the actions you take that maybe you a father. A friend of mine used to say anyone can be a father, but not everyone can be a dad.

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      There is a whole lot of truth in what you say. Being a father is the easy part, the dad part is most definitely more difficult and with age, both his and mine, it does not get any easier. All I can do is be here to support him when and if he needs it.

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      1. Charles Yallowitz Avatar
        Charles Yallowitz

        I think the support is the most important part.

      2. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
        Dom DiFrancesco

        I couldn’t agree more.

  2. Yoshiko Avatar
    Yoshiko

    Being “father” is a blessing though comes with responsibility

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      I have been blessed 3 times and I certainly have not regrets about it, it just so happens that we have traveled down very different paths and some of his experiences I will never be able to relate to. All I can do is be there to support him should he ever decide to talk about some of his darker experiences which he is keeping hidden from his mother and I at this point in time.

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  3. Tracesofthesoul Avatar
    Tracesofthesoul

    Being a father is not enough and that`s why you are a dad who worries and wishes you could share part of his burdens. That`s what a parent does and is there when he needs you. Blessings, Dominic.

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      Thank you again, this is nice to hear. :)

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  4. Lucid Gypsy Avatar
    Lucid Gypsy

    Your son is a blessing to be proud of.

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      I am very proud of him and I have relaxed a bit which has made my view of things a little clearer. :)

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  5. Ahmed Avatar
    Ahmed

    this is really nice

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    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar
      Dom DiFrancesco

      Thank you very much.

      Reply

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