Reaper of Rewards

A spontaneous write

i taught my boys how to hug
told them they can be given
freely

said they feel snug
like a bug in a comfort cocoon
make the giver and receiver
feel wanted and loved

my eldest arrived last night
stood dwarfing me in the hall
arms wrapped tightly round my waist
in the warmest embrace

a minute passed by in silence
as his son stood waiting his turn
all three years of him looking on
as his brown eyes burned delight

you know it’s true about rewards
you reap in abundance what you sow
and more so it grows with the years

Reviews

[DIVYA]

Indeed, you got more than double the blessings you sowed!
This is such a brilliant poem in its thought and expression! It touches upon so much about life.
Life is what you make of it. Someone said that and hit the nail on the head.
Kudos to you dear Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely uplifting review DIVYA. Pleased you enjoyed the poem. I certainly enjoyed the hugs. 💐

[DIVYA]

Life's best joys, these...
You are most welcome Chris.

[Crowley]

This makes me smile. Warm and true. Good thing they didn't give you the elbow bump, would have ruined the mood. Heartfelt Chris!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Elbow bumps aren’t nearly as nice are they? Nothing like a warm hug. Thanks Crowley. Good to see you here.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

lovely write Chris. Grandson seems to be the very patient type. Or just a keeper of thoughts: "hey dad, you had thirty years to do this, get on with it...I'm hungry for gran's affections :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. You know a hug is so powerful and many don’t even know it. Glad my boys are spreading the news:) Thanks for the review on a cold bright Sunday by the stunning marina lakes.

Chris

[Soren]

This is more a parable than anything else. It has a wonderful message and one more of us should pay attention to. We do reap what we sow.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren. I am certainly blessed by hugs. They multiply with the years. I appreciate your visit. Have a god day.

Chris

[roniO]

I love this. Having had a cold, hard, calloused father myself
I can't relate, only imagine.
Thank You.

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry to hear you didn’t have a father who showed you love. That must have been tough. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and stopping by.

Chris

[willweb]

I know this feeling Chris and thank you for putting it into words so wonderfully. I have two daughters who I absolutely love, who never hesitate to hug me when they see me. Life is worthwhile because of family and those hugs...the best gifts ever.

[Chris Shaw]

A hug is a real gift. Great your daughters are huggers. A hug can make a bad day sunny:) Thank you will.

Chris

[JD Major]

Dare I say it? ...The Grin :) Reaper haha
I so enjoyed this, Chris! especially the lines about your little grandson :) I have a grown-up son & daughter, both huggers. I'm not a grandpa yet, although I'm old enough.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. You will love being a Grandpa when the time comes. All those hugs from little people with smiley faces :)

Chris

[carl]

Very nice and very well received, the hugs from my grown children are few and far between but great treasured, at this point their children still must be instructed to "give papa carl a hug" but it doesn't diminish the pleasure they give. Thanks for the post, well said, and well structured. -carl

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you carl and for relating. A hug is a lovely warm gift. I appreciate your visit.

read moreThank you carl and for relating. A hug is a lovely warm gift. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… my grandson Ethan is 19 and he dwarfs me by many inches. His hugs 🫂 are Bear hugs.. Love ❤️ love your poem from start to finish. They do keep us on the straight and narrow… tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you love this poem and you also have grandchildren who hug you Pat. A hug is such a nice warm gift to receive.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"all three years of him"
love that phrase...and I know what that hug meant to you.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Those hugs J, can make a blue day happy. What a lift they can give. Thank you my friend,
read moreThose hugs J, can make a blue day happy. What a lift they can give. Thank you my friend,

Chris