Tag: Father-son bonding

Nearly Two Decades On, I Finally Get To Witness My Son Receiving His National Exam Results!

from above shot of a scrabble tiles
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It was Wednesday, 14 January 2026.  Across the island, students were returning to their secondary schools to collect their ’N’ and ‘O’ level examination results.  So was my son. Him who's all16 going on 17.  I had missed out on being present when he collected his PSLE results back in 2021, when he was 12 … Continue reading Nearly Two Decades On, I Finally Get To Witness My Son Receiving His National Exam Results!

My Monday Metrical Musings #250

man and boy playing guitars together
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Will You Ever Sing With Me My Son? As I watched this morningFrom the humble pewThis father-son combo Belting out a tuneI felt a tearTrickling down my cheekAs I wondered, sonWill that someday be you and me? My boy, as you grow older and furtherAway from me into maturityWill you ever consider getting on stageTo … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #250

My Monday Metrical Musings #248

anonymous boxer punching in face of young ethnic sportsman
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Fathers Take The Hit! Yep that's what these recent years have beenAnd I know it doesn't seem fitBut no matter how far we've come in timeFather's simply aren't a hit! They're still ignored in crucial yearsWhen they need to feel they're seenBut bit by bit they fade awayUntil they're nothing but a dream Forgotten birthdaysAnd … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #248

What It Takes To Be A Good Father (Part 2 of 2)

father and son posing on a wooden dock
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Yes indeed! Three days ago I finished recording a podcast episode that'll be publicly released close to Father's Day in June. I found myself amazed that over some 35 minutes, much ground on this topic of how to be a good father was covered. Because anytime the topic is on parenting, there's usually a million … Continue reading What It Takes To Be A Good Father (Part 2 of 2)

My Monday Metrical Musings #216

darts on a dartboard
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14 on the 14th Son this will never happen again!So let's mark the day well yeah?Tomorrow, you're turning 14. On the 14th!Yet you look to me like you stopped timeTaller yes but the rest of you looks the sameLike you're still seven or nine. This year though marks a new milestoneSecondary school and more responsibilities.Son, … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #216

My Monday Metrical Musings #213

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Son, See You On Life's Sandy Shore Well, son, let me tell you: Life is no waterfall. It’s got stings & serpents, And all manner of scorpions. You will often feel locked up And trapped in a jail cell Totally bare! But every time know My eyes are on you ever so. I'm watching you … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #213

My Monday Metrical Musings #210

brown brick wall
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Hopes Dashed...Yet... All my daddy hopes for youMusicMoviesLiteratureStudiesConfidantesHobbiesMaturationEmpathyCuriosityConnectedness Dashed to the rocksShattered into a million shards of......nothing. I don't know when it happenedI don't know how it happenedI don't know why it happenedBut it happenedAnd I am completely and utterly Undone Do all parents everywhereGo through the same?I wish it was soSelfish I knowBut if … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #210

My Monday Metrical Musings #205

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Bad Dad To stop sibling rivalryJust play the bad dadThat's what I have discoveredThough it brings me much dread Cos when I turn ballisticMy sons band togetherI'm instantly their common enemyAnd they the Band of Brothers (united) It's good I guess butWhere does that leave their old man?Out in cold enemy territoryTaking his sad solo … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #205

Fathering Softer #5 — Teen Parenting Is A Car Wreck

red and yellow hatchback axa crash tests
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Over a week ago I went to bed angry. Twice. The first night was because of a disagreement with my wife (which thankfully we sorted out the next day). The second? Anger with my firstborn. But rather than fume on my pillow (like I did the first night), resulting in nothing but sleeplessness and a … Continue reading Fathering Softer #5 — Teen Parenting Is A Car Wreck

My Monday Metrical Musings #197

iceberg
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Winterfell When hot meets coldThings become lukewarmHow does that figure?Does it mean hot won since There's no chill in lukewarmOnly warmth? I've debated for so longOver this crazy phenomenonAs a parent especiallyWith a cool cat teenager. How swell!!Who responds to my outbursts like The icy wall of Winterfell I don't know how many more timesI … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #197