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.

[Valentine]

There is nothing like a child's love..I missed out on that as I lost mine while carrying them..Anyone who is not tickled when he hears.."daddy's Home..has to be looney..Nice deep write..Katihe

[Margarette]

I totally agree with what you've written. Being young truly is the greatest phase of our lives but we also wanted then yo become adults. Maybe, it's because ,back then, we thought that being mature is far better than being a child, when in fact, it's the opposite. We have more problems and challenges hard to overcome, tests not really worth taking and our actions doubted in the end. Do not back out, my friend, just go towards the light. There are people who truly see others as special.

[Mockingbird]

a wonderful tribute to all fathers. i guess when you have children your whole perspective of life changes.

[Emerald Seas]

Such sweet memories of raising our children. They give us such joy and sense of purpose in this crazy, crazy life. My kids are older teens and I love how they leave me notes on my steering wheel when I'm heading out on travel, or their note on the countertop is topped off with a loving "thanks for being a great mom." Or now... I get great notes from my strung out college kid that he loves me and misses being home sometimes. Makes my day!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

The best thing I ever did in my life was being a dad. I'm still doing it and it's also the most rewarding.

[Revery]

There is so much profound laced in the simple everyday moments. I've always subscribed to that. You have composed the depth of that here in fabulous form.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Wonderful as always Tate. Splendid!

[Enid Blake]

Sometimes we need a reminder of what's important.

[Jack...]

A wonderful tale of our younger years. This brought a smile to my face.

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Beautifully sweet poem.