Child of Mine

Drake

Give me a place where the sun shines

everyday I'm alive

Where the darkness never finds me

and I can always thrive

 

Give me a world that loves me

recognizing my gifts

A rocky road that's rewarding

where I can scale the cliffs

 

Give me a friend that shares with me

the things I am made of

An innocent mind a child’s heart

unconditional love

 

Give to me the tools I will need

to make it in this land

Then build foundations under me

upon which I can stand

 

Give me a place where I belong

one I can come back to

Whenever I have strayed too far

away from me and you

 

Give me a friend who'll guide my steps

so I won't wish to roam

As I'll then share my love with you

in this house we call home

 

Tate

Author's Note

This I believe is Drake's dream for himself and his mother. How I wish he were my own child as well as my friend. What is there to say of this extraordinary young man that I haven't already said? He is the brightest of light in this world. We choose our family as much as we create them. I saw in him the undeniable desire to dream. Because he is so like me. A mind that wanders the wonders of life at will. I wish you well Drake. May the quest for your hearts desires not be too easy. But instead be fulfilling and rich.
My friend Drake.

This poem consists of a classic A.B.C.B. quatrain rhyme scheme. where the last word of the 2nd and 4th lines rhyme. Along with that I used 8 syllables in each 1st and 3rd line.Followed by 6 syllables in each 2nd and 4th line.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

What a wonderful tribute, Tate .. that young man is obviously very special and a friend for life, God willing. I don't have children, YET, but i know from family and friends how special youngsters are, how adults can see the world renewed by merely walking or listening to them. You're a very lucky man to know Drake and he's fortunate to have you write such a wonderful poem about and for him.

[Hayley]

I think I really needed this. Such innocence and hope that I am lacking at the moment, I believe. It's like clear water, this dream and vision that speaks volumes for us all. Indeed, quite emotionally satisfying. It fills the voids in us for a moment so we can dream as well.

[Wendy Seames Garner]

Just beautiful!

[Kenneth The Poet]

Awesome work, stellar write, emotionally satisfying.

[Cherrie Palmer]

To dream of great and endless possibilities is a gift & too long and hope for new tomorrow is to love life in its fullest.
Tate your poem is beautiful.

[Amila Jay]

I really felt this poem, another beautiful write:-)

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

absolutely beautiful as is all you work Sweet Tate.

[Rene Velez]

beautiful poem for a love that is stronger than life itself, heart-warming Ode to a son from a loving father.

[Poeticpiers]

The tree grows as it is nurtured.Children learn by example. A good dad is worth his weight in gold.
Encourage him to dream but keep his feet firmly on the ground and hope for the best/My three have all become successful in their different fields and are still speaking to me I must have done something right.
As for your poem you speak from the heart what more do I need to say

[Raven Starhawk]

It has a unique sense of devotion. Perhaps I am wrong in my summary but even still this was a pleasant gem to read, hold a while in my mind and admire.