The Theory Of Absolution Comments

a nice piece David. well done!

Great title! Great poem. Absolution indeed. My parents have earned it! According to the acorn theory of existence, our parents are alien beings to our true selves, oppositional figures who are necessary to force us to struggle and bring our true destinies to fruition. In childhood it may apear that the daemon was incorrectly chosen, but later in life we see that the ensuing struggle that resulted from our pairing with a particular set of parents was to our benefit. Would there have been a Teddy Roosevelt without the influence of his parents, or a Salvidor Dali, a Beethoven, a Victor Frankyl, Thomas Edison, or George Washington Carver?

Your insight is both accurate and inspired.Well written.10.

Thank you David, for inviting me, to read your lovely poem. There's a lot of truth in what you say and it makes a lot of sense. You did a wonderful job, in expressing yourself! For me, it deserves a 10. When time permits, it would be nice if you'd read some of my, poetry and give me, some of your feed back. Audrey Heller

the passing of the very human torch... love is often bruised, and stained, but remains. very good writing!

nice lifes a vicious cycle

This poem really hit home with me. I loved it. Well written and metered. Your poem is beautifully thought out, as if you traveled into the future and took note of all the possible outcomes of your influence on your child. It is a gift of love to your son. Asking for absolution, also displays your humility. This poem flowed smoothly and seamlessly. I am very grateful that you wrote it, and I had the chance to read it. Thank you.

So you are a new father now? My very best wishes to both of you! What a lovely poem, so full of wise advice.. Constance

Congratulations! ! ! It reminded me how my dad had told me some of these things. And was asking him to relax. Now I know what he feels on his side. Thank you, you are making us realize the hidden emotions. Thanks a lot! !

i love the simplicity, touches on reality.i like the paradox.i think it is-i would grow old and weak you old and stronger.Very beautiful one it is.its a one sided pleading.is it fear or reasoning that led you to make this expression.Am thinking both-Nodoby wants to be treated like a liability, the other aspect mutual understanding will make both our lives (mine if not yours) worth living.hope am on point? bt i like this one

This is an amazing emotional poetic letter written by you. Being myself a father of two, I can understand your feelings that are quite deep and ethereal...

Wow! I wish my daughter would read this great, touching and thought provoking write! A great advice a father can give to a son or daughter and would set an honest example for younger generations to come (possibly your grand children) ! Just hope and keep your fingers crossed that he will grab the true meanings of this great and positive advice! Only Time will tell and I hope for the best of both of you! 10+++ Keep inspiring the World with your wonderful writes! He will be proud of you! 10+++ well deserved! Love and Peace for always! Romeo from NYC...

sweet, good fatherly advice to a son, congrats!

Is this the birth of your son David? If so Please accept my congratulations on the blessed event, and all this wonderful advice you have and bestow on him I am sure will make all the difference, I like this poem, very much.

I really like your 'theory' here, it is very intriguing. As a father myself, I most sincerely appreciate and agree with your thoughts in this heartfelt poem. Very thoughtful, and very well put.

This is a thought I have been chewing on for the last few days. How scary it must be when you are about to become a parent, and wondering what your child will turn out to be, and how you will influence their choices. This kind of gave me the argument from another side. I love your style, and I think it is very beautiful. Write on.

A nice narrative poem to read! Best wishes!

Beautiful poem, these seem like the words of a good father. Great storytelling here, you are very good at it, it is evident in your poetry.10/10.

quite succinctly depicted I must submit...this poem has a voice that means more than it seems, the expression this piece shows is very sublime yet cohesive.