Daddy's Home

My daughter Aris and I

When I was young and dreams abound

no limit to virility

My hopes and dreams had left a sound

of silent, calm, nobility

Nature had blessed my heart with love

so that light would live in my brain

And in that place that I called home

the flicker of love would remain

 

My days were pained with great laments

work and bills had beaten me down

I wondered why God let this be

the truth of life in my small town

 

I asked that question of my God

"send me a sign, that I might see"

As little feet echoed the street

cries of "Daddy's Home!" answered me

 

Tatertot and I

                                    

Author's Note

When we are young our own hopes and dreams are the only thing on our minds. Then comes the day when you realize how short and how sweet life truly is. When your child looks at you as a man and smiles with that innocent cried unwavering admiration for what you take for granted. The ability to put a roof over their heads and a song in their heart. I was thinking of my little friend Drake Cooper today. He use to run down the hall screaming "Tates here"!.Then jump in my arms. It reminded me of my own boy when he was that little. And so endeared him to my heart.

For all the fathers whose unsung dreams were just to be a part of their childs life.
Tate

Reviews

[David Lewis Paget]

Such an emotional write, Tate, I almost teared up - (but don't tell anyone!). Those last two lines really hit home. It's been a long time since my children were that small and dependent on me, but those memories never fade. The best times of our lives.

[M. J. Smith]

I wouldn't trade my time as a father for all the dreams in Heaven, Earth,and Hell combined. But I worry about what kind of world I brought her into. What will happen when I am no longer able to fight for her?
A Father's Love is Eternal. As it should be. And you paint a beautiful picture with your words. I hope, one day, your children will read your words. No greater legacy exists then when our our children inherit our work.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I keep thinking about the day I walked her down the aisle. What a beautiful sight

[Richard McLin]

Youthful longing is not always an easy thing to get down and not only have it sound authentic, but have it relate to the reader, and parts of their lives, but you have nailed this. Great poem filled with a lot of emotion, something you are great at describing. Nicely done.
-Richard

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Richard thank you. It is the job of a man usually to provide and weather the storms of life. The children are the reward.

[Richard McLin]

Damn dude, even your comments are poetic. You are the real deal my friend. Always a pleasure.

[Tate Morgan]

thank you Richard. I have always believed that a child's laughter should be coin of the realm of happiness.

[SM Davis]

This is very nice. I am not a father, obviously but I watch my son with his children. I think he experiences this as well. Very well done.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank USM Davis I appreciate that there's nothing quite like the love of a child could give a man self-worth and a desire to follow the goodness In his heart

[SM Davis]

My son has triplet boys and a baby girl...they all greet him as you have described...at the end of a long day..in his case a long journey...he's in the Navy. You are a fortunate man.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I can't say anything in my life has given me more pleasure in the sound of those little feet pitter patter and down the hall screaming daddy's home

[Einstein Noodle]

how true .. how very very true .. all of it!! brings tears to my heart this morning .. i have two grown sons and two little grandsons who i now sending up prayers for .. thanks to your very fine poetry .. another good adventure here on your pages for me Tate .. thanks for sharing!
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you for all those who men whose only dream was to be a part of their childs life

[Yuppitsme]

Ahhhh....the incidental validation in your child's voice.

There is absolutely nothing so wonderful and deserving for a good parent.

Nicely written, Tate. I felt every word.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I found it was the validation that made it all worth it

[Helena]

It's all worth it.....when you hear those precious words...."Daddy's home". So beautiful Tate......full of sentiments. Loved it! ~ Helena ~

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Helena It is to all men the manna of the gods

[Pryde Foltz]

I asked that question of my god
"send me a sign, that I might see"
As down the hall my child then ran
where "daddy's home" then answered me

The love of a child is the reason. Beautiful write, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Pryde I took that son to college a couple days ago and it is as true today as it was then .

[Pryde Foltz]

My little one is 14 years away from that:)

[Tate Morgan]

well i wish you luck i wish i was in your shoes again as i miss those days terribly. they were filled with magic and the hopes of a unapologetic child that dreamed of changing the world

[Tate Morgan]

My daughter the little girl in the picture is now a psychologist in cincinatti ohio.

[Matching Socks]

Awww, I love this.
Reminds me of being a little girl, and now my own kids, excited when daddy comes home. :)
Lovely poem Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Ance Yeah i remember those days with fondness as the best i ever knew.Tate use to run to the door screaming Daddys home! Oh how i loved those days they made me proud to be a father. thank you

[Matching Socks]

Indeed. That's when you know you're doing it right. :)

[Tate Morgan]

It is the coin of the realm embossed upon our hearts stamped in the mint of memory

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Emotions abound when you put pen to paper.
Really love this one.
It's in my contest so i really shouldn't comment.

[lissalovesyou]

Lovely write. Keep it going!
lissalovesyou:)

[Tate Morgan]

thank you very much