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I Wish I Met My Father As A Man

Mickey Mason·March 30, 2021

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I wish I met my father as a man

written by: Mickey Mason

your father shouldn’t be liked, he should be loved

your father shouldn’t be befriended, but your greatest rival

the rival you hate like the pressure that hugs rock to diamond, blood to throne

your father is the sharpness,
the roughness,
the crafter of your soul
your man
your character and wise

your father shouldn’t be liked, he should be loved

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Mickey Mason

I write a blog and dabble in poetry but mainly working on fantasy novel.

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Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

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