Turning Point

This moment came for me that is on the morning my son was born When my thoughts turned from mine to his whereby a better man was sworn

Tate with Mitchel his cousin 5yrs old

Upon delivery of Tate

I decided to cast some rules

Become the master of his fate

by using knowledge as if tools

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The first rule cast for us back then

to never publicly disgrace

I think important to all men

of every color and race

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The second was to listen hard

to whatever he has to say

Only then would I think to tell

how the situation might weigh

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The third and final thought I had

to make him learn to love himself

Not to assume that he is bad

for what I'm guilty of myself

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There comes a time, when we face truth

only then do we change our ways

Cast out the follies of our youth

place in memory childhood days

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Author's Note

It is a humbling thing to create a child. To see yourself through their eyes. Most men believe death the great equalizer. It isn't true at least for those who have passed away. The truth is the great equalizer is the birth of your own child. Only then do we fear the truth and realize our actions have consequences. We realize then everything we ever do from that point on will be studied and mimicked in fine detail. Reflecting good or ill upon our children's future. With them go the hopes and dreams of all humanity.

Reviews

A true honest piece, you will be at a time when all will go so naturally.... I loved it, because we propagate resulting in the evolution of every father, there is and shall be a new father, sometimes the opposite and there are difficulties, other times, there is true luck, and we should take all out of that. But be aware of the good and beautiful things in life, always, this write is not to late, it's a eye-opener... The message is so clear, from which part of the world we were born, be good to them. They are our future.

It's beautiful. Thank you Tate.

E.L.

[The Random Writings Of ..]

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. I think you have found that moment in your life where that has changed your perspective on all things in life. I myself am not a parent, but I have many friends who are. And I also know how important my dad is to me and how much of an impact he has had on my life. I would not be the person I am today without him. This is a beautifully written piece, and it truly shows the love and understanding that comes with being a dad. I especially like the part in which you write "The third and final thought I had, to make him learn to love himself, Not to assume that he is bad, for what I am guilty of myself". I think this is especially hard for some to realize and I love that you have recognized that in parenting.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you we all start life with a clea slate and i dont want the sins of his father on his hands

[Cree Nations]

A good write from a great writer.

Your words are touching and the tune of this writing is one of a deep and abiding love of a Father for his son.

Amazing.

[Falling Leaf.]

Beautiful. :)

[BlackRose]

WOW! Nice. impressive, the words used and how all worked together to tell of how you a father changed once your son was born. As if it's someone who transformed from a boy to a man in an instant at that moment.

[Tate Morgan]

That is exactly what happened to me

[Michael G.]

Being a father doesn't take a lot of effort.
Being a good, caring, loving father demands a lot of effort... and love.

Your rules are well said and well thought. I always thought to never stop believing was a good one, also.
Well written as always, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

I agree being a father isnt hard But being a good one is extremely hard.However also very rewarding

[Debbie_Philly]

There comes a time, when we face truth
only then do we change our ways
Cast out the follies of our youth
and place in memory childhood days

And yes it is very humbling isnt it Tate... my children are everything to me.... this is a gorgeous piece ... I really love it... so well written and thought provoking :)

[That_Girl]

Beautiful and strong. Your three rules are admirable. I'm sure you made a fantastic father.