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07/13/2015
(originally published March 4, 2010)
This is from Barry:
Dear Dr. Laura:
I was a participant in an unwanted, unnecessary divorce…because my wife wasn't 'happy.' I have 3 minor children who, despite my tremendous efforts to the contrary…only get to see me 7-10 days a month. I do everything I can to remain in their lives so I might display to them the importance and value of good character, good values/morals, and integrity...
For Valentine's Day, I wrote my 5-year-old daughter a poem. I'm not a poet by any means. I'm your basic manly man. These words simply came to me in the half-hour it took to write them down. In it are references to many things we do as a family….I thought you might like to read it:
A Poem for Claire
A poem for Claire is what I will try.
I hope it turns out – ya see, I'm only a guy.
There are jobs that I have-
One is being your Dad.
Out of all of the jobs
That one makes me most glad.
We do things we like
And some we don't mind.
I'm pleased that you're nice
And so warm and so kind.
I tell you I'm serious
But you know that I'm not
We're both very silly
And we smile a LOT!
We sit out in back
And look at the clouds
You see shapes I don't see
You make me so proud.
Walking to school
Is always so fun.
It's been so cold lately
We can't wait for the sun!
You fiddle with your homework.
Maybe a snack instead?
But each night we read
Just before time for bed.
I love when we play
You're so very special
We dance and we laugh
Now it's time to WRESTLE!
We cuddle on the sofa
Watch TV at night.
But we don't watch a show
That might give you a fright.
We make up games to play
Sometimes go for a hike.
But what you like most
Is riding your bike!
You play Dan-Ball and Rock Band
And sometimes the Wii.
"Daddy, come look!
Come here! Come see!"
I'm busy in the kitchen
Moving fast there to here.
You're the first and the loudest
During our dinnertime cheer.
I miss you dearly
When we're far apart,
But I'll always remind you
I'm in your head and your heart.
The message is clear
In this poem you hear. Y
our Dad loves you greatly
And I will always be near.
I want you to know
You're my best Valentine.
I will ALWAYS be yours
If you will be mine.
I love you.
Dad
You've made me a better man, Dr. Laura. I thank you.
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