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Simple-Man87

 Wasn’t much of a son

And I failed as a brother

I thought redemption would come swiftly

When I became a father.

Anticipation of redemption altered perception

Of what I thought would build manhood

My misdirected vision, ruined more lives

Than any one man should.

Unable to see the opportunities before me

Blind to the beauties presented

Harboring disdain from my past

Has forced my future to become resented.

Though I’m loved by many, and in love with one

It doesn’t suppress the guilt of a moral crime

As if stuck in an inescapable nightmare

Convinced of nothing, except that I’m

Beckoned daily by the Reapers song

Begging me to come join him

Offering me peace through a lead melody

The Angel of my destiny, as God appointed him.

  • Author: Simple-Man87 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 27th, 2018 10:38
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • User favorite of this poem: Laura🌻.
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  • Laura🌻

    S-M87,

    A fine write expressing some regrets and not regarding oneself worthy!
    I don’t know if this poem is referencing you or not, but we’re all worthy to live our lives the best we can! We all make mistakes! The important thing is that we hone up to them and try to do better! The strength is to deal the best way we can with what we’ve been dealt!

    Let the reaper be gone unaccompanied! Peace is not what he’s offering!

    ~Laura~

    • Simple-Man87

      Laura, thank you for the read. I really appreciate your comments, and the fact that you take the time to do so. Stay lovely

      • Laura🌻

        You’re very welcome!
        I concur with Christina’s
        comment. I see that you
        you have children. I don’t
        know how old they are, but
        it doesn’t matter the age! Continue to be the good man with the big heart they see and they will know they have a loving and caring dad! They may hear about whatever past you had, but they will only relate to what they see now and the way you make them feel now and beyond as they’re growing up! They will feel your love...their dad’s love!

      • Christina8

        SM--A great write but don't give the reaper what he wants! As you say you are loved by many and in love with one! Enough reasons to stay attached to this world. You have a big heart and your children will see that as they grow up. Hard to see now, but I pray that you don't give in. Glad to see that you wrote today! Miss your writing!

        • Simple-Man87

          Christina, long time. Glad to hear from you. Thank you kindly for the comment. I hope all is well.



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