"It Wasn't His Child," by Skip Ewing.

The poem "It Wasn't His Child," by Skip Ewing, is not only a good song, but it conveys a very important message as well. A man does not need to be a biological paternal figure to a child in order to be a father. The word father has a deeper meaning; it is a male figure in any person's life that not only plays a dominant role, but is "kind and good" to them. Roger …

…loving and taking care of Pearl like a real father, Roger Chillingworth will not only fulfill his dreams of raising a family, but he will redeem himself for the sins he committed and he will be able to bring Hester to peace. By not having to play the role of two parents, some of the burden shall be lifted off Hester's shoulders. Instead of being a grave sinner in his lifetime, Chillingworth will die triumphantly.