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Being a Father
Michael S. Glaser
Seasonings Press
PO Box 1, St. Mary's City, MD 20686
0938572423 $12.95
 

Written by a father of 30 years' experience, Being a Father is a compilation of poetry concerning the difficulties, rewards, and timeless changes involved in being Dad, and sharing the tremendous responsibility to raise and guide a new human life.

A vivid, compelling free-verse assembly that speaks straight from the heart, and a superb giftbook to show one's eternal appreciation for the tireless efforts of well-meaning dads.

"The Given World (in the aftermath of 9/11)": On the plate of what was once the future, / the present. // It is not what I hoped it would be. / My anguish frightens me. // Tears well their apology / my gut is sick with rage. // This is not the world for which / - when you were born - / I prayed.