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Poem
June 24, 1946
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
The poem 'MY FATHER' by Dr. V. A. Avakian praises the father's roles as planner, provider, nurturer, tutor, and lifelong guide, structured in stanzas of questions ending with affirmations of paternal devotion.
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MY FATHER
Who planned and played a gallant role
And shaped me in his very soul?
Who paced the floor by candle-light?
Who thanked his God that all was right,
Then cried with pleasure at my sight?
—My Father.
Who showed me kindness from the start
And knew a father's loving art?
Who went to earn my daily bread?
Who sheltered me far, far ahead,
All cradled in my soft, new bed?
My Father.
Who brought me rattles for my joy
And thrilled me with each childhood toy?
Who pleased me with his kind embrace
And watched me babble without grace?
Who let me patter on his face?
—My Father.
Who was my tutor, year by year,
And proved a friend forever dear?
Who took me in his confidence
And risked his all in my defense?
Who never reckoned great expense?
—My Father.
Who never failed through infant days
To help me shape my destined ways?
Who cited lessons from the past
And said that time was flying fast—
A rock of strength until the last?
My Father.
—DR. V. A. AVAKIAN.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Who planned and played a gallant role
And shaped me in his very soul?
Who paced the floor by candle-light?
Who thanked his God that all was right,
Then cried with pleasure at my sight?
—My Father.
Who showed me kindness from the start
And knew a father's loving art?
Who went to earn my daily bread?
Who sheltered me far, far ahead,
All cradled in my soft, new bed?
My Father.
Who brought me rattles for my joy
And thrilled me with each childhood toy?
Who pleased me with his kind embrace
And watched me babble without grace?
Who let me patter on his face?
—My Father.
Who was my tutor, year by year,
And proved a friend forever dear?
Who took me in his confidence
And risked his all in my defense?
Who never reckoned great expense?
—My Father.
Who never failed through infant days
To help me shape my destined ways?
Who cited lessons from the past
And said that time was flying fast—
A rock of strength until the last?
My Father.
—DR. V. A. AVAKIAN.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What keywords are associated?
My Father
Paternal Love
Tribute
Childhood
Guidance
Nurturing
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. V. A. Avakian.
Poem Details
Title
My Father
Author
Dr. V. A. Avakian.
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
—My Father.
Who Planned And Played A Gallant Role
And Shaped Me In His Very Soul?
Who Showed Me Kindness From The Start
And Knew A Father's Loving Art?
Who Was My Tutor, Year By Year,
And Proved A Friend Forever Dear?
A Rock Of Strength Until The Last?
My Father.