I started a new project that I am trying to have done by the end of the year. I am going to ask for as much input as I can get, to help keep me on schedule. My son was reading some of my poetry over Spring Break and he said he'd like to have a book of it. So I am working towards that. Anyone who knows my son and reads this blog, please do not tell him what I am doing, as I want it to be somewhat of a surprise. So, this is the first work I want to put in "His Book". Any suggstions (note it is a second draft)?? I'll try to post a new one (if not more) every Monday for editting and opinions.

Trustworthy
My son , I want to tell why,
we see each other seldom
It is because I lived a lie,
born out of my own boredom.

There are many things of which
I long to show and teach you.
Things to help make you more rich,
If only I can reach you.

If you do not listen well
I fear it may cause you harm
But how is it that you can tell
If I am beguiling with my charm?

How do you know if you can
believe what I have to say?
When I have shown to be the man
Who can’t be trusted anyway.

I let your mother down, you see
I forsook that which I held dear
And in treating her so wrongly,
I betrayed you and your sister.

You must know that it was not
My intention to do this thing.
Often we know not what we have got
Or how much pain their losses bring.

This is why I implore you now,
guard your honor under lock and key
And strive to do your utmost best
always to be trustworthy.

stu pidasso

25March2009