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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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Coby_Thinks GOLD said...
on Jun. 14 2018 at 5:30 pm
I really like this poem... I really really like the message. at least how I understand it, the father is protecting the son from what might hurt him while still encouraging him to grow... like a baby in the womb. idk if that's what you meant, but that's what I got and I really love it. thank you for writing this.
BreezyMonk GOLD said...
on May. 18 2018 at 10:29 am
I love your writing!! Can you, or anyone, look at my poems and give me pointers for improvement?
ShrivastavaM SILVER said...
on May. 14 2018 at 3:37 pm
I'll do if you'll do I promise
ShrivastavaM SILVER said...
on May. 14 2018 at 3:31 pm
Check out my work its better just kidding but you'll understand my poems
jah_jon said...
on Apr. 7 2018 at 9:26 pm
It's a great poem with a great rhyme scheme, however, I don't understand whats going on in the poem. Did the father lie to him, did the father trick him?
The_Fanged_Book_Worm GOLD said...
on Apr. 3 2018 at 11:40 am
If y'all VIPs could look at some of my poetry and give me some feedback. That would be great!
The_Fanged_Book_Worm GOLD said...
on Apr. 3 2018 at 11:38 am
I am unsure of this poem, but i love it all the same.
Bmahoney116 GOLD said...
on Mar. 9 2018 at 10:48 am
I can definitely relate
Bmahoney116 GOLD said...
on Mar. 6 2018 at 10:03 am
@Mag;) I did. you got some talent there!
MaddieGrizz SILVER said...
on Mar. 1 2018 at 1:23 pm
Also can you look at and possibly share some of my work?
MaddieGrizz SILVER said...
on Mar. 1 2018 at 1:22 pm
AMAZING POEM!!! The only thing that I would recommend is correcting some simple grammar.
SmartPanda13 GOLD said...
on Feb. 24 2018 at 8:05 pm
I don't understand the message but it's a beautiful poem
AllTheSuperRacehorses SILVER said...
on Feb. 20 2018 at 6:06 pm
Oh my god. People who understand the chaining properties of not having a parent are beautiful and empathetic. People who understand the chaining properties of having a parent are beautiful, empathetic and wise.
ahmontgomery PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 8 2018 at 2:23 pm
Great poem, but I don't get the title
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