Life

My inspiration for this was my Mother. I can't have children so I just imagined what she would see through her own eyes and how it made her feel.

For years you tread rough soil

Plant a seed

Watch it grow

Nurture it along the way

Knowing it can diminish within a day,

So delicate they can be

Guidance you can give

Through their eyes, you can not see

And their life, you can not live,

You can pave the way

Of what you want

And how their life should be

Give encouraging words

Loving embraces

And hope for the best

But their life is

Their true test,

Without a doubt you will always be

The one who always cares

With unconditional love

And you will be 

Their guardian through life

Here on Earth

As well as Heaven above.

Reviews

[WhimsicalMind]

Absolutely beautiful! The unconditional love we give our children and how we will always be there for them. It is hard because we want to do everything for them and give them the perfection they need. However, we have to let them experience on their own the challenges life often brings. Enjoyed your poem!

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you - I can't have children but my inspiration for this poem came from my mother!

[Ethale Captor]

This is a beautiful poem that not only sounds inspiring, but caring and loving. Most people, in my opinion, cannot get the voice of the poem right when speaking about parents and children, but this was excellent.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you very much :)

[Ethale Captor]

No problem.

[teardrop]

Such a wonderful light read, beautiful

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you

[Rob Santana]

BEAUTIFUL.....After I read your description I got up and hugged my children.I'm so thankful for my children. I love them so much. I'm sorry Tarry.....

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you! That makes me feel good that this poem touched you so much to actually go hug your kids :)))))

[Frieda P]

As a mom this really tugged at my heart strings. Unconditional love, what we all hope and pray for, it's a bittersweet read after reading your note, still lovely and comforting nonetheless. Nice one.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you Frieda :)

[luviva]

AMEN!!
WELL THIS IS more like a prayer you know..
loved the last 3 lines.. they did it for me!
real great work!!

[Tarry Franck]

Wow - thank you very much my dear friend :)

[luviva]

yo welcome :D

[TPK Stories]

Nice description....

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you

[Coyote Poetry]

"But their life is
Their true test,"
Life is the true test for the all of us. We can be protected. I like the description and the strong ending. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much

[Lover Of Words]

This is beyond beautiful... This is something you do for me every single day!!! You give me words of encouragment love and you always care!!!!! i love this!!

[Tarry Franck]

I do it all out of love for you! What else is family for? {{{{HUGS}}}} to my ^i^

[Lover Of Words]

As I do for you my "Guiding Light"

[beautiful dreamer]

beautiful tarry :) you work never ceases to amaze me

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much