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A Father's Legacy

My son, I see the scars.
I know they hurt.
Some are just a scratch
And will heal quickly.
Some wounds go deep
And may never fully heal.

I am sorry for the pain I caused
And the wounds I inflicted.

My son, I see the stains.
I know your clothes are dirty.
The dirt is mine
That I spread to you.
I am ashamed
That your clothes bear my disgrace.

I am sorry for the filth I spread
And the waste I made you swallow.

My son, I see how you medicate.
I know it does no good
Though at times it feels right.
Healing can only come from love.
Bind your wounds with worship.
Mend your scares with adoration.

Know the love I found
And the love I have for you.

My son, wash with water that is pure.
Cleans the stains of our past.
Bathe in forgiveness and grace.
This I leave to you.
Be not ashamed.
Put on clothes that are white.

Learn of the mercy given to me
And take the grace offered to you.

Author notes

I have no children, but I know many men who were deeply hurt by their fathers. The only hope for healing they found was forgiveness and grace.
Written August 18th, 2005

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  • truembrace
    August 24, 2005
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    Such strong images and a guiding voice in this piece. There are always poems that will stand out a bit in a contest. I do believe the closing images you use in this with the voice are one to make this poem very much noticed.

    Thanks for the entry.

    Kim

  • Cat gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    A sad tale of legacy. Thank you for entering the contest.

    Mary

  • glispa
    August 20, 2005
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    this is an interesting pieece , if you had children im sure you would have have written it differently ... i see your message and would hope washing away wounds would be easily done as it is said . layers upon layers coming away ... but first comes acknowloging responsibility of pain given

  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    August 18, 2005
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    excellent~

    Indeed many children are forever left scarred by their fathers
    I found this one sad but such a heartfelt write...and also one asking for forgivness....In the first stanza did you mean
    Some wounds go deep and may fully never heal instead of my?
    Good luck in the contest sweetie and I posted a new one today too come on over when you have time
    Hugs n love
    Susan~~~