Fatherhood

You can never be prepared for everything in life but you can expect life to continue moving on... regardless if you are ready or not.

Father turned to me
"Summer ends. Are you ready for the Fall?"
In all honesty I replied
"No... Yet it approaches. Then Winter... Spring. Then Summer once more."
He smiled.
I was ready, after all.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

WOW! This is a great snippet from an interesting mind. I usually don't prefer something this brief, as these leave me wanting more. But in this case, you've made a fulsome & satisfying point that doesn't leave a reader feeling more is needed. This is a great example of the old writing adage: SHOW don't tell (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mitchell J.U.]

I appreciate that so much. This work hit me to the core when it began to percolate in my mind. Two months ago people kept asking my wife and I if we were ready for our baby to come... This came to mind. Thanks again.

[barleygirl]

As a 62-yo who never had the guts to try parenthood, I have a keen appreciation for your message about never feeling ready & then finding out later we were ready! Congrats for this event in your lives!

[Mitchell J.U.]

Thank you so much.

[Mitchell J.U.]

I never intended for it to be 100% only on the subject of Parenthood and it means a lot that you find that value in here. It kind of works for life in general.

[barleygirl]

I did not read your poem with "parenthood" on my mind, despite the title. It comes across in a much more universal way. I was only doing the "parent" relating after you mentioned the genesis . . .

[Mitchell J.U.]

Thank you so much for sharing these insights. I'm glad that I don't come across as single minded as I sometimes appear.

[Chris Shaw]

I like these brief lines. From a parents point of view your Father had you prepared. You conveyed to him that life moves through the seasons, that nothing stands still. From cold to warmth, from the harshness of winter through to the fruits of summer. We are all on a journey.

Chris

[Mitchell J.U.]

Thanks. I never had a father. This is more like the Idea of my 'Cosmic' father. The image of paternal strenght that exist without a man present to hold the torch. It is out there, and over the years spoken to me as a true father would. I just had to stop and listen. Thank you!

[Chris Shaw]

May your "comic' father always speak to you, providing you with that image of strength. I like your poetry.

[Mitchell J.U.]

Thank you so much. I like what you have to share as well. I was so detached from the world around me about ten years back when I started on here. A lot has changed since then. You see, I am a late bloomer as well. :)