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Last Friday I was fortunate enough to become a father for a second time.  I was with Melissa, doing my best to give encouragement and backrubs, as she gave birth to Emilia Mae.  Amazingly, it feels like the first time all over again.

I think all of us look for something to validate our lives, a purpose for hanging around:  vocations, careers, hobbies, even simple hedonism, all good in my opinion.  For the moment, taking care of my two little ones is mine.  I’ve screwed up a lot of things in my life, but I don’t want being a father to be one of them.  Who knows?  I still might.  But I’m giving it my best shot.  If I say so myself, I don’t think I’ve done too bad so far.

Let’s see how it goes.  I’m having loads of fun :)

3 May, 2010 | 1 comment

Acceptance

when i’ve expended my frustration
and used up my angst
i accept the world around me
and make my peace with it

and it’s in that moment
that beauty floods my vision
and i am surprised by joy

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