First Words

First Words

A Poem by Lee Tran
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What it be like to be a father one day...

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Nimble fingers, take hold of a tree trunk--
gripping tight as it breathes slowly
with each heartbeat, opening it's mouth
like a yawning bear; forming the word

 

Daddy...

© 2008 Lee Tran


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That brings back memories of my daughter when she was still a babe, thanks for that

Posted 17 Years Ago

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 Added on March 26, 2008

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Lee Tran
Lee Tran

Tallahassee, FL



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I hardly write anymore, maybe one or two a year nowadays. I only now revise a few poems here and there and post them for you to read. I have written a few more since I last logged in like 2 years ago. more..