Matthew David Ward is 17 and resides in Kentucky. I find his first contribution to my site to be simply excellent. Please comment. - poetheart 06/19/01
I wish I had a mother
A father who cares more
Someone I could turn to
In life's thunderous storms
I wish I had more hope
Instead of these dark beliefs
More positive influences
That will not just up and leave
I can honestly say
A child without a mother is lost
For the mother teaches value
While the father teaches cost
by Matthew D. Ward