Fatherhood

Son Tate and Daughter Aris

A special gift lies on the wind

for each man who dares the blunder

Then rolls the dice to pay the price

to both touch and feel this wonder

 

As then one finds the reason why

that has thus far been so hidden

Endless the loads that walk life’s roads

with the fear that was unbidden

 

Therein lies the conundrum

which we know our hearts to command

Now it will be for us to see

how well the ship of life be manned

 

Our lives have no greater calling

then to comfort a poor child’s tears

Truth shows clearer through the mirror

for he who shares these hopes and fears

 

But oh the sounds of fatherhood

how narre they touch to the heart

Laughter and tears pour from the years

for each of us who play his part

 

Author's Note

Life doesn't reveal the secrets of the heart until you look in the eyes of your own child!
One thing I can say about children is that no one can take them from you. If you raise them in love they will be the things of beauty by which you judge yourself and find you're not wanting. Happy Fathers Day all!

Reviews

[Tommy]

I have yet to experience this wonderful wonder; but I see how my brother stands stead for his family. The worries he is starting to show around his eyes as his two girls grow, and his son is growing in his wives belly. For he knows it is up to him to raise these children; he works so hard to give them it all, from working from light till dark, to playing with dolls. He is a wonderful father! I then look in my father's eyes as he sees how my brother lives for his family, and I can see his pride shining through. I hope to someday feel this joy, like you said, "Our lives have no greater calling."

Fine Write my friend!
RLG,
Tommy

[ice]

Your words in the "Author's Note" box make a poem by themselves..The sentiments in the poem
are only overwhelmed by the act of loving a child in person...Beautiful words filled with truth, that can only said by one who has learned their meaning by experience...
You have posted here, another of your beautiful poems, I read it like it was a gift to me personally.
Thank You for the gift.
ice

[Tina Kline]

Being a parent must be one of the most awe inspiring and fearful experiences in the world. For so long men where left out of the child rearing process and cheated of the experience you describe here so well. As always, this is very well written, you're a very skillful and wonderful writer, and you describe the importance,love, joy and wonder of being a father. A wonderful picture to go with this.

[Domo]

This poem is really good. The way that each line has such a way to compliment the next line is tremendously riveting.
I loved the rhyme scheme.

[Revolutionary]

this is a beautifull poem.you have a lucky boy

[Norma M Sutton]

Very nice Tate.

[Sheila Kline]

Written from the heart of one who dips into the core of the love spilling from the mountain that a child considers "a rock", "foundation", "helper", and so very often, "friend"! We often discover our own worth, who we are when we are honored with parenthood!

Beautiful, touching and memorable..........write, photo, song!!

Thank you so much for sharing with us Tate!

[Grace Catherine C.]

How sweet! Such a lovely poem , paired with a beautiful picture, terrific work.

[emmajoy]

Life is your child, Tate .. can tell that whenever I read what you've written about children, this poem is no exception. Remember my daddy's face when he could relax and chat with his children, it was the time when he was himself from inside out, whatever the topic he was happy. Seems that's how you are .. you see past and present and wrap it in words for the future. Pride is being who you are without even a shadow of regret

[Alexandria]

awww this is the most wonderful poem I have ever read hun
I wouldnt know what its like to be a father cause im not a man
nor with children but I do know what it is like to be a big sister
cause i am one, and my little brothers mean more to me than my life
and i'd do any little thing for them just to seem them smile all the time

Anyone can be a dad but it takes a man to be Father :)

Wonderful Job hun I loved it with the picture and the back ground music
Keep the good work

Lexi

[George Love]

Excellent work once again. The photo is a reflection of this as well. Nice stuff!