Daddy's Home

My daughter Aris and I

When I was young and dreams abound

no limit to virility

My hopes and dreams had left a sound

of silent, calm, nobility

Nature had blessed my heart with love

so that light would live in my brain

And in that place that I called home

the flicker of love would remain

 

My days were pained with great laments

work and bills had beaten me down

I wondered why God let this be

the truth of life in my small town

 

I asked that question of my God

"send me a sign, that I might see"

As little feet echoed the street

cries of "Daddy's Home!" answered me

 

Tatertot and I

                                    

Author's Note

When we are young our own hopes and dreams are the only thing on our minds. Then comes the day when you realize how short and how sweet life truly is. When your child looks at you as a man and smiles with that innocent cried unwavering admiration for what you take for granted. The ability to put a roof over their heads and a song in their heart. I was thinking of my little friend Drake Cooper today. He use to run down the hall screaming "Tates here"!.Then jump in my arms. It reminded me of my own boy when he was that little. And so endeared him to my heart.

For all the fathers whose unsung dreams were just to be a part of their childs life.
Tate

Reviews

[David Lewis Paget]

Such an emotional write, Tate, I almost teared up - (but don't tell anyone!). Those last two lines really hit home. It's been a long time since my children were that small and dependent on me, but those memories never fade. The best times of our lives.

[N!LoC]

i dont think i will ever become a father.... but this is really touching :-)

[Adam Lebzo -RonninWarri..]

Quite emotional and beautiful
Hates up!

[Becky C Strukamp]

Reality and life smack us right in the face as does love when our children look to us with wonderment like we are the best thing since sliced bread. It is then we see the beauty in life as it overtakes the woes of the world. Beautiful reminiscence Tate!

[Forgotten]

This was beautiful Tate. You are a great writer and I don't think any man nor woman can deny that this poem set a little spark in my heart and theirs. Being young I do not know the joy of the laughter of a child, yet I hope in the future when I do that each time this poem would replay in my head.

[Aya]

Great poem wonderful emotions

[Brandon Wilson]

Very well done, bravo sir.

[EileenMarie]

Sometimes us mom's need that reminder too :) Beautiful write! Very emotional.

[Marie]

That is very nice, but I wish I could have seen the ppictures. They always add so much to your work. You have such a strong sense of family, of fatherhood...

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Tate, You have no idea how much this melts my heart! Our blessings are the little ones that give such meaning to our lives...they love unconditionally. They are truly the core of what keeps us together. You are a fantastic example of a wonderful loving father. Thank you for penning this heartfelt piece!~xo~