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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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AngelsImagination GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2022 at 10:21 pm
I am inspired by this beautifully written poem. So much feelings/emotions was incorporated; making the words flow. I love the idea of the chain which symbolizes the protection of a father, and at the same time could also symbolize the limits of the child because of his/her fathers grasp. It could be interpreted in many ways which is interesting. This poem though was just in all, a masterpiece.
glovermaddi GOLD said...
on Oct. 5 2022 at 10:49 am
DAAAAAAMN
Snake_Skullz SILVER said...
on Sep. 21 2022 at 11:52 am
Since 2008?? This is an amazing poem!
poetofthedeepbluesea GOLD said...
on Mar. 10 2022 at 11:00 am
You must have a true talent for this poem to remain relevant for 14 years.
poetofthedeepbluesea GOLD said...
on Mar. 10 2022 at 10:59 am
I keep coming back to this poem. I can't count how many times I've read it. This is a true work of art, something every writer wants to produce.
elfmaster said...
on Jan. 28 2022 at 10:08 am
so sad and caring
GoPanthers1234 said...
on Dec. 14 2021 at 9:32 am
I liked the use of figurative language and how the dad made sure that his son couldn't drown.
JulianHoops said...
on Dec. 13 2021 at 11:12 pm
I enjoy the fact that the father is trying to protect his son from drowning. On the other hand, I was hoping that the dad would allow his son to go deeper in water.
AP2207 said...
on Dec. 13 2021 at 2:45 pm
I like the figurative language this poem uses and how it is described. I also liked how you used symbolism through out it.
Brady123456 said...
on Dec. 13 2021 at 2:37 pm
I like the way that the dad is shown to always protect his son. If the son failed at a new activity the chain would make sure they were safe. The chain sort of symbolizes the reach that a father has over their son and how they always want to protect their kids.
Brady123456 said...
on Dec. 13 2021 at 2:37 pm
I like the way that the dad is shown to always protect his son. If the son failed at a new activity the chain would make sure they were safe. The chain sort of symbolizes the reach that a father has over their son and how they always want to protect their kids.
sbrooks123 said...
on Dec. 13 2021 at 2:36 pm
I like how personification was used in this poem.
LiamLingor said...
on Dec. 13 2021 at 1:50 pm
I like how this poem uses symbolization to show how a dad protects a kid. They let the kid try to do things and in the event, they would've failed, the father has a chain that makes sure they are safe.
McLaughlin_It SILVER said...
on Nov. 18 2021 at 11:46 pm
Can somebody explain, i'm confused
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