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    For My Child: A Fathers Life in Rhyme....
    For My Child: A Fathers Life in Rhyme....
    For My Child: A Fathers Life in Rhyme....
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    For My Child: A Fathers Life in Rhyme....

    By Michael D. Mecum

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    "FOR MY CHILD" A fathers life in rhyme. Is a combination of poems and writings that sum up a life of a man. That through a miracle became a father. The poems in this book are about life, death, hope, dreams and love. Some are spiritual and thought provoking. Some are heart breaking and sad. Others are happy and good nature. Basically everything that makes up a man's life. A fathers life. The author's hope is for you to read his book and feel every emotion he felt when living these poems.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateDec 14, 2011
    ISBN9781456734060
    For My Child: A Fathers Life in Rhyme....
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    Michael D. Mecum

    Michael D. Mecum has wrote poems since he was in high school. He writes of love and of life. He never thought that his poems would mean anything to anyone. His only credentials is as a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. His life is average by others standards. His life wonderful by his own standards. A miracle gave him a son. His words now have meaning and can live on forever through his son. He is happy to give his son. "FOR YOUR CHILD" A fathers life in rhyme. He hopes this book can give others good thoughts in times of confusion, hope in times of sadness, love in times of pain and a smile when one can't be found. He has not walked a step in your shoes but through his book you can walk a mile in his...

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