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dad

May 15, 2026CC BY

I was ready to be a father. It is working out.

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Written for a challenge

“Write a poem that starts with a lie and ends with a truth.”

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Deeply personal, autobiographical reflection on fatherhood journey

Two profound statements with significant meditative space between

Hopeful, affirming tone about parental role succeeding

Quiet, understated declarative statements with minimal intensity

Micro poem, only 2 lines total

No metaphors, similes, or ornamental devices present

Pure lyric internal voice, intimate first-person reflection

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Comments (1)

BubbaGumpAug 17, 2026

I see you, brother. Respect 👊🏼