Chapter (6) A FATHERS LAMENT

Chapter (6) A FATHERS LAMENT

A Chapter by MAD ENGLISHMAN
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FOR MY DAUGHTER HELEN. I MISS YOU VERY MUCH.

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                                    A FATHERS LAMENT


   Should've said " I love you" more,

   Should've turned, not crossed the door

   Should've waited, should've tried

   Should've got down on my knees

   and cried

   Should've been a better dad, 

   Should've never made you sad

   Should've stayed to see you grow

   Should've let my feelings show

   Should've done the things that's right,

   Should've tucked you up at night.


   Should've watched you growing up

   Should've shared loves family cup

   Should've been there in your life,

   Should've seen you be a wife

   Should've never walked away, 

   Should've kissed you every day.


   Should've held your hand to school

   Should've been much less a fool

   Should've brought you pretty things

   Should've told you my heart sings.

   Should've needed, should've cared,

   Should've wanted, should've shared.


   Should've should've in my head,

   Should've stopped me seeing red

   Should've waited should've tried, 

   Should've never ever lied

   Should've should've in my soul, 

   Should've made our family whole.


   Should've is a word I use, 

   Should've? Just an excuse

   Should've stayed to hear you laugh,

   Should've, be my epitaph.


   Should've kept your memory sweet,  

   Should've never pressed delete.



© 2017 MAD ENGLISHMAN


Author's Note

MAD ENGLISHMAN
FOR MY DAUGHTER.

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All the might've beens and should've dones never hurt so deeply as when we think of them on behalf of our children.

I think several of your lines should be broken before the next "should've" phrase; one line per "should've" phrase. Stanzas would help the flow and give more impact to the repetition, I think.

I think the repetition works very well here. When we look back on any relationship, thinking of what might have been better, what we should have done better, it's an endless, self-defeating litany. We can't change what was… but we can make a better what will be…

Posted 10 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

10 Years Ago

Thank you my friend for this constructive comment.
I agree with you about stanzas. I've had a .. read more
MomzillaNC

10 Years Ago

You're welcome. And, it's much easier on the eyes to follow now. It also gives the driving "should'v.. read more
Very beautiful sir and thank you so much for sharing. It wrote on daughter dragged me to read the poem. Being a girl being a daughter I'm having all the things which you explained in your poem except one or two. I saw my dad became weaken for my one wrong decision.

I want to give a msg don't know what viewers think or believe of my words. Daddy always looks strong and adamant indeed they worry about their kids a lot specially girl. I'm the most luckiest girl on this earth to have a dad like that.

Posted 10 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

10 Years Ago

I thank you so much for taking the time to write this for me. Yes a daddy is always thinking of his .. read more
Prabha Salimath

10 Years Ago

You are welcome sir and thanks again.
Who couldn't appreciate the sentiments in this poem, although I must admit, all the 'should've's'...bug me to no end. You're nutters about punctuation, I'm anal about repetition. ;) Nonetheless, I love the emotion this inspires.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Frieda P

10 Years Ago

Someone should break the ice if nothing outrageous happened in your mind, I guess it's up to Dad, wh.. read more
MAD ENGLISHMAN

10 Years Ago

That's true. I guess I'm still afraid of being rejected. I'll have to bite the bullet and contact he.. read more
Frieda P

10 Years Ago

Think of the plus side if she's accepting instead....
This is very interesting and thoughtful my friend. Your poems are so deep and inspiring. Keep up the good work

Posted 10 Years Ago


MAD ENGLISHMAN

10 Years Ago

Thank you for your reading and comment. I hope you enjoyed it.

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Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom



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Heading for my 72nd birthday in April. I've enjoyed an eventful life. With the help of 2 wives I've managed to raise 3 children. Proud of my kids. I embrace all cultures but ultimately I'm proud to be.. more..

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