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

[W R Stowe]

This is awesome always so nice when we would play pretend.We had heros when we were childern but some reason unknown Hollywood took them away you probably awake the child within everyone that reads this

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you :) Julie

[W R Stowe]

your more than welcome and very deserving from this poem

[Lexi-Lu]

You wrote this? Wow... This is amazing! It's so beautiful and you took EVERY aspect of a child's imagination and put it all together like a puzzle and added the iconic "little girl's hero," a father. This is beautiful. :)

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Lexi-Lu]

Aww, you're so welcome! :)

[willweb]

This was most enchnating and I say enchanting because I can not think of a better word to describe this feel good poem. If anyone who reads this does not smile while doing so...I will tell you they didn't read it. This was beautiful Julie, so many memories have found me through your words.

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[Woody]

absolutely delightful!! the words, the rhyme, the picture. you're such a damn good artist.
I'm in love, Julie.
Note: don't pay attention to my photo. I'm actually grinning.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Woody :) Julie

[RAOrourke]

Awesome! I loved the way your poem flowed so effortlessly for the reader and carried a universal feeling of the magical parts of childhood! Well done!!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Ana B.]

Your verses always strike a chord, magic and beauty! They always leave me reeling. Keep warming us with the great work!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for the lovely comment :) Julie

[Avinash]

Childhood is undoubtedly the most wonderful time when magic is still alive. I guess that all comes from innocent heart and clean slate. Your work sent me back to my own childhood. I guess it has the same effects on others too.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Trace]

For some reason my comments keep disappearing

I dont know if your brother reads your poetry
But this should be made into a poster and framed
And given to him for his birthday.

The innocence and love is so powerfully recollect that it make ones heart swell.

I really love the incredible story and perfect rhyme in this charming tale.

This is another wonderful addition to your collection of childhood poetry.

HUGGS. ... Trace

[MsJewel]

Thank you sweet beast :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Whimsical and reflective. A poem that brings the reader back to childhood. There is also a bit of melancholy....a wishing things were still as they were way back when. The rhyming is super in this one, Julie...and the graphic is perfect for your words. I enjoyed this. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

and you have inspired many more memories from your readers .. how can one not fall to such enchantment? .. my mom made those sock head horses for me and my sister .. but i confess i rode mine a lot more than she .. it went to the blacksmithy more than once :) .. fine flow and rhyming .. not a stumble in it .. enchanting is the word!!
E.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie