by Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo
Member since:
February 9, 2006

A Child's Plea at Christmas

December 11, 2007 12:36 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 34

A Child’s Plea at Christmas

 

He just ain’t figured it out,

What this lil thing called love’s about.

Its not about phone calls saying, “I care.”

But rather a hug and always being there.

It ain’t about anger, please leave it behind.

Love’s about truth, love’s about kind.

It ain’t about shouting and calling out blame

Love’s about trust and actions in His name.

It ain’t about money and  paying off debt,

A big new house or black shiny corvette.

Loves about presence, not being apart,

“I miss you ohhh Daddy,”,

said straight from

my heart.

Comments: 34

Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Dec 11, 2007, 12:38pm UTC
That's so sad.
Sue * Dec 11, 2007, 12:40pm UTC
This is a real tearjerker...and so true for many kids today.
Marilyn M. Dec 11, 2007, 12:41pm UTC
Amen.
Lynn R. Dec 11, 2007, 12:45pm UTC
Aww, I hope he gets his Christmas wish. That's so sad Lynn. Give him a hug for me.
Sandra T. Dec 11, 2007, 12:46pm UTC
Very sweet poem!
Amy C. Dec 11, 2007, 12:47pm UTC
heartfelt! beautiful! Perfect 10
Debbie G. Dec 11, 2007, 12:54pm UTC
I hope a lot of Daddys read this.
Donna Besso Dec 11, 2007, 1:10pm UTC
It should be printed on Fathers Day cards! I'm with Debbie, I hope alot of Daays read this!
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Dec 11, 2007, 1:22pm UTC
Lynn - this certainly cuts right to the core. Yes, what is important in this or any season is the time that is given, not the "things".
Jean R B. Dec 11, 2007, 1:54pm UTC
Little children love their daddy's. Why Dads are not there for their children is hard to explain to a little one. They do not understand.
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Dec 11, 2007, 2:31pm UTC
sad
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Dec 11, 2007, 3:03pm UTC
Thanks so much for commenting friends. It means so much! Terry M. said yesterday, "The more I write the more I overcome it." (writer's block). This morning, I decided to use my voice, let the feelings flow on paper...I feel so much better.
Shaunee C. Dec 11, 2007, 4:10pm UTC
Sounds wonderful great writing
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Dec 11, 2007, 6:07pm UTC
This actually made me tear up. It's amazing what power your words have, Lynn.
Angie O. Dec 11, 2007, 8:43pm UTC
Very nice Lynn. So sad but so true, write on.
Joy H. Dec 12, 2007, 12:09am UTC
True words.
I loved this poem.
What a handsome little fellow too.
necee t. Dec 12, 2007, 1:41am UTC
awww so sad... all too true many times... God bless the children...
Merry Christmas...

thanks for all your nice comments...
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Dec 12, 2007, 9:20am UTC
That is so true. I'd like to send this to my father but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction.
Jimmy _ Dec 12, 2007, 12:15pm UTC
I feel bad for him.
Terry M. Dec 12, 2007, 12:57pm UTC
I am truly moved by this.
Lisa M. Dec 12, 2007, 5:06pm UTC
oh what a sad situation for this poor little one :(
Jules who is loving life again Dec 13, 2007, 3:31am UTC
such a wondrous marvel is the love of a child
Thanks
Jules who is loving life again Dec 13, 2007, 3:31am UTC
thanks for sending me to youtube
jessie voigts Dec 13, 2007, 9:10am UTC
oh, lynn. gorgeous boy, incredibly moving poem.
Margaret C. Dec 14, 2007, 6:30pm UTC
lynn that was so beautiful and yet so sad ,xx
Sherine W. Dec 16, 2007, 6:35pm UTC
Oh, how sad!!!
Jenn G. Dec 16, 2007, 8:15pm UTC
Lynn, this is a very sad piece, but beautifully written. The feelings are understood all too well. I honestly hope that your grandson gets his holiday wish....
necee t. Dec 18, 2007, 7:37pm UTC

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William Dotani Dec 19, 2007, 9:47am UTC
Very emotional and excellent verse. I love how you use words that are just like how a boy would speak.
In the line, 'Love's about truth, love's about kind.', I think the word 'being' should be inserted before kind.
Paula Love Dec 19, 2007, 4:23pm UTC
well this is so sad..... poor baby boy
I have been there, done that both in my own life as a child and now in parenthood with the kids! Thanks so much for sharing with us!!

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