With fathers like this……..
It’s not you, it’s him
You don’t need to be prettier
You don’t need to be smarter
And…you don’t need to be more talented
You don’t need to kiss his ass
You shouldn’t have to beg for his time and attention
It’s not you, it’s him
You don’t need to be more athletic
You don’t need to ask him about his job
And….you don’t need to talk differently
You don’t need to stroke his ego
You shouldn’t have to walk on glass around him
It’s not you, it’s him
He doesn’t need to be selfish
He doesn’t need to be one-sided
And….he doesn’t need to be self-absorbed
He doesn’t need to believe respect is his right
He shouldn’t make you feel less than all the time
It’s not you, it’s him
One day, he will realize
It will be too late
And….you will have grown tired of trying
You will be strong and move on
You shouldn’t feel guilty about that
Articles of Absurdity 
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Thanks so much. I appreciate the comment, award and the visit.
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Your. Dad. Rocks.
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This was written for my daughter about her father. Of course, she will not read it, at least for a long while.
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Lorre, It’s unfortunate you had to write it, but your words paint a VERY clear picture of the type of man he is. Margie
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He has improved some with time, but not enough.
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Every woman needs to read this.
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I think you are right.
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Lorre, this is powerful. Well done! ,,,,and Misplaced Boy is right, every wonman should read this . “:)
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Yes, maybe every father too.
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Lorre, i think we’re related. i feel you. continue…
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There is hope for my family tree. If only I could trade you for one of the DNA relatives.
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So true so true.
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….agreed
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Excellent! Healthy relationships are the ones to be in, for sure. Period.
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No disputing that.
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Every little girl should know this.
It should start early enough that this has to be read to them, and it should be read to them by their father.
The father may never get it, it will be too late for him. The little girl will get it and be stronger for it.
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I’ll second that comment.
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I think every potential father should have to recite this at least five times…once being in the boot camp drill sargeant fashion. You know, roll him out of the bunk at 0413, have him stand at attention in his skivvies and recite it in clear voice. Sperm donors suck.
Red.
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A lot of them certainly do.
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I like this one it is strong and straight
to the juggular 🙂 Hey how wicked 😉 🙂
Androgoth XXx
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Poems come in handy when what you really want to do will land you in a jail cell.
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As a father, I agree 100% with your poem. I’ve always endeavored to love my daughters just the way they are, unconditionally.
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That is wonderful. I wish all father’s acted in that way.
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