Happy Father’s Day Dad

Accidental Poet



 

Growing up I know

I didn’t meet your expectations

And it played a part

In our father/son relation

 

I didn’t know what it meant

To respect you as I should’ve

And we didn’t share time

With each other like we could’ve

 

 I was just a kid

Caught up in my own world

My attention derailed

By the smile of a pretty girl

 

By no fault of hers

You and I drifted apart

Guess I was too young to know

Having my dad was an essential part

 

We didn’t share a lot of common interests

But the Boston Red Sox were always there

I wish we went to more ballgames

A beginning for our lives to share

 

Looking back

I know more about you now

Much that I didn’t see while young

But lately my heart hears you so loud

 

Father’s Day

Every one now in my past

If only I could relive them

Everyday spent with you

Each one a prized gem

 

Just know I love and miss you

And don’t think I’m sad

I’m proud to be your Son

Happy Father’s Day Dad

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2022

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 18th, 2022 07:42
  • Comment from author about the poem: My dad was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox Minor League teams in 1944 & 1947. He threw two shutout games, and both were no-hitters. He also had a 1.36 ERA (earned run average) which if you know baseball, is a very respectable ERA for a pitcher to have. Damn, I wish I could have taken him to a few Red Sox games before he passed. But at least he did get to see them win the World Series a few times.
  • Category: Family
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  • orchidee

    A sensitive write AP.

    • Accidental Poet

      More than you know Orchi, more than you know. Thanks. 😉

    • Goldfinch60

      Good words AP eh will be waiting for you.

      Andy

      • Accidental Poet

        Thanks Andy, and a very happy re-union it will be. 😁

      • Vamsi Sudha

        Beautiful and a True feel of your heart. Liked each line of it. Thanks poet..

        • Accidental Poet

          Thanks for reading and your compliment Vamsi. 😉

        • JudyStella

          It's so beautiful 😭 I am sure your dad is proud of you!

          • Accidental Poet

            Thank you Judy, I appreciate the read and compliment. 😉



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