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Would you prefer not to have a father?
to never have a father's advice?
to never hear the stories he wants to give?

Should you prefer to believe your father does not love you?
miss you, want to help you, has never been kind to you?
to laugh in his face when he asks you to stay.

Do you prefer to shun your father?
the tragedy of loosing a living father;
waiting to understand until after he is gone.

To Meaghan
Your Father
David Morris
1/23/08