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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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emily G. said...
on Apr. 29 2013 at 11:56 am
This was so beautiful, you are truly an amazing writer..
PrincessBaby GOLD said...
on Apr. 24 2013 at 10:30 pm
I like the poem.But,one thing what do you mean in the last verse? i got confuse can you please explain that to me.
DoNotRegretThyFall SILVER said...
on Apr. 21 2013 at 1:27 pm
Wow, this is amazing. If you guys could come check out the poem I just posted and would rate it that would be great!
twentysixscribbles PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 21 2013 at 11:38 am
I absolutely love this. You wrote it in a way that makes is possible for everyone to relate to it. Everyone understands this poem in a different and unique way. And in my mind, that is the best kind of poetry. The kind that everyone can take and carry around inside themselves and understand.
saracouturier SILVER said...
on Apr. 15 2013 at 12:04 pm
Very good poem! I am new on here and I would appreciate it if everyone could look at my poems. Thanks if you do!
Kaleigh DeCk said...
on Apr. 12 2013 at 4:44 pm
It means that his dad is keeping him from flying to freedom. When he said When I saw him pull a chain I knew I was bound. It means that his father is pulling him down and wont let him soar.
Bluetooth13 SILVER said...
on Apr. 12 2013 at 2:29 pm
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soul34 said...
on Apr. 9 2013 at 3:46 pm
this piece is mournful because my father was never like that he left me 3 times thanks for sharing a appreciate good work like this
soul34 said...
on Apr. 9 2013 at 3:44 pm
really good job im impressed thanks for sharing that
AbbaDabbaDoo PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 8 2013 at 4:26 pm
This is an amazing and beautiful piece, with a very relatable feeling. The feel is almost mournful somehow. Keep up the good work!
MadelaineIrene SILVER said...
on Apr. 8 2013 at 2:36 pm
I like that you wrote this so that others can relate to it in their own way. People who have good fathers would naturally view it in the light of him keeping the boy safe from harm, or close to him. But for me, and others I am sure, I have father issues. So this poem makes me somewhat nauseous because it's like he is tricking him, or enslaving him to something the boy doesn't want. It is almost cruel. However, your poem is excellently written. Poetry is wonderful when there are many ways to interpret the meaning. It makes the poem more personal. I include this in most of my poetry. I want people to experience what I am writing. I want them to become a part of the poem; the story; the scenery. You conveyed an interpretive meaning in the way that a child would have spoken it. Excellently executed.
Reversetrajedies SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 7:15 pm
it doesn't matter if the poem rhymes or not or if the poem is popular; poetry is poetry. What matters is if the readers can connect to the poem.. and I can connect to this one.
yoloswag said...
on Apr. 4 2013 at 1:29 pm
i love you
Moonflawer BRONZE said...
on Apr. 1 2013 at 9:49 pm
This poem is very beautiful and deep! The words just flow together.
. said...
on Mar. 28 2013 at 10:18 pm
I was at an open mic and someone red this poem :/
ZydeCopley BRONZE said...
on Mar. 26 2013 at 2:35 pm
This is a beautiful poem. I love the peice and hope to see more like it.
