The wisdom and reflections are timeless here. You've beautifully painted the words that carry the weight of years' learning. Thank you Carl for sharing this wonderful poem.
- mou
thank you kindly for your words of encouragement- I appreciate your review greatly - I had a difficu.. read morethank you kindly for your words of encouragement- I appreciate your review greatly - I had a difficult relationship with my dad and I feel that I am at times out of sync with my grown children, even so we have a deep and abiding appreciation and love for each other ( all of this I know is common within a family - just sometimes it is perplexing and sorrowing ) again thanks - carl
3 Weeks Ago
I wish if poet(s) could articulate the real core to their people in a way they do in poetry. These f.. read moreI wish if poet(s) could articulate the real core to their people in a way they do in poetry. These feelings haunt only those who love and care the deepest.
I too had some of these shares with my father but I knew my dad was (is) the only one who loved (loves) me the most in this world. They (your children) too feel this way but it is often the toughest job at the time of expressing it to someone whom (parents) we love the most.
And, it is always my pleasure to read your words.
- mou
"Life's a dance you learn as you go, sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow, so don't worry 'bout what you don't know, life's a dance you learn as you go" from the country song, Life's A Dance. Best response I didn't think of but wish I had. We all must play many rolls in life at different times, son, father, grandfather, friend...I've been all those and more. But we are more than the sum of our parts. I'm just one among billions but to those I love and who love me I am as irreplaceable as they are to me. Thus, it falls to me to be the best me I can be, regardless of what roll I fill. Be a good friend, a good brother, a good son, a good person. Making the world a better place doesn't begin with fixing others. It begins with recognizing our place and doing the best we can there for all considered. My mantra has always been, "Do your job" and do it to the best of your ability; without complaint and with a cheerful heart when possible. We certainly can't help others "up" until we get to higher ground. I thoroughly enjoyed the read.
Posted 3 Weeks Ago
3 Weeks Ago
much appreciate your time to read and your encouraging words, thanks and take care - carl
3 Weeks Ago
this is worth remembering - "to those I love and who love me I am as irreplaceable as they are to me.. read morethis is worth remembering - "to those I love and who love me I am as irreplaceable as they are to me. Thus, it falls to me to be the best me I can be"
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Carl not only well written but it contains a pearl of wisdom here. I have watched my face turn into my father's and now am watching my son's turn into mine. Time wears on us all. Cleverly written in verse the end returns to the beginning of the poem giving it new meaning. Loved it Carl
Posted 1 Month Ago
1 Month Ago
appreciate your time to read and review and the encouragement. many thanks - carl
I am a retired English grammar and literature teacher, married, with five grown children. I enjoy reading science fiction, fantasy, biographies, and nonfiction history and philosophy. I have a BFA in .. more..