Comment from bayoupoet

Excellent

This is such a well written poem about the dad that wasn't there when you needed him. That is all that I know so I can't comment other than to say your poem is very good with great form! I am so sorry about your dad!
sanara

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2013

Thanks for your generous review and comments.
Our family was torn apart when I was only four years old and dad was denied visitation rights and moved to another state.
Because I never knew the truth and he was a stranger to me I never got to know him.
The poem was just an expression of regret and sense of emptiness where a father's love should have been.

reply by bayoupoet on 07-Jun-2013

You are very welcome, and I'm so sorry!

Comment from Sam Mendonca

Excellent

This Is written with deep emotional feelings and descriptive usage of words.

Very heartfelt poem.

Is the photo of your zfather?

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2013

Thanks for a generous review and comments. There is a lot of emotion there even after dad has passed. Yes, that is my dad.

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

This free verse poem expresses well the emotions of one who has suffered a life time of "separation anxiety". It is a deep loss, no doubt. The word combination of "closed that space" powerfully expressed. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2013

Thanks so much for a generous review and comments. I appreciate that.