Daddy's Shoes

~ a little heartprint ~

Art ~ Steve Hanks

 

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When handsome knights wore daddy’s shoes
and princesses rode horses too
in fairytales we would play

The kingdoms that we would explore
not far beyond the back screen door
in lands so faraway

Where flowers danced and lightly swayed
and daisies winked as we would play
and Jack, he had that bean..

Where castles built upon a moat
were mysteries; how did they float?
perhaps it was the queen

The wicked queen with magic spells
in her dungeon a dragon dwells
he eats children for lunch!

Yet I was safe, as you can see
I had my knight to protect me
that dragon he would crunch

Then on my horse, off we would ride
my handsome knight right by my side
the sky in sunset hues

But tomorrow brought a new day
filled with magic from far away
when knights wore daddy’s shoes

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Author's Note

Inspired by a conversation with my brother....such great memories....

Reviews

[Rana]

So very heart-warming! Could'nt we do everything back then the tiny tots, there was'nt anything impossible. Imagination made the lines marking the limits fade right away. This piece is a wonderful thing, it fills the heart with the old joy and exhilaration.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[TL Boehm]

such a winsome and lovely write. I never had siblings but this one took me back to special moments with my daddy. A beautiful poem.

[Roland Petrov]

Love the rhyming scheme; it's playful. So is the poem of course! Little kids wearing their parents' shoes is a classic image of childhood, and you've used it here in a lovely way.

[cycy]

wow this is a very beautiful poem dear so dreamy and sweet and captivating

[Valentine]

Oh, this sounds so much like my brother Joey and I. born 1 year apart and always together when we were kids. So much fun, riding bikes, playing circus on the swing set, skating on the creek down the street, etc. Thank you for bringing up those memories. Kathie

[MsJewel]

thank you for your kind words Kathie :) Julie

[Troy Henson]

Just beautiful Julie. I've missed your pieces so much. So much depth to them and always offer a warming insight into life.

Troy

[MsJewel]

Thank you Troy :) Julie

[anne]

Really it is such a magical poem..loved everything about...
When handsome knights wore daddy’s shoes
and princesses rode horses too
in fairy tales we would play....
it is perfectly fascinating,interesting and create feel of those special ones in life...:))

[MsJewel]

thank you for your kind comment ann :) Julie

[Fran Marie]

a magical poem ..a reminiscent write of a playful childhood ...having fun with every new day..

delightful to read and Happy New Year Julie;

[MsJewel]

Thank you Fran. Happy New year!:) Julie

[Angad Waraich]

Beautiful poetry Julie. I sure have missed reading your work over the past month.
A happy new year to you.

Thank you for sharing.
Angad

[MsJewel]

Happy New Year! It's great to see you :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and tale.
"But tomorrow brought a new day
filled with magic from far away
when knights wore daddy’s shoes -"
Imagination is the key to life. Need to be able to be the king or a savior in the games and dreams of youth. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry dear Julie.
Coyote.

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear friend.