Fatherhood

Son Tate and Daughter Aris

A special gift lies on the wind

for each man who dares the blunder

Then rolls the dice to pay the price

to both touch and feel this wonder

 

As then one finds the reason why

that has thus far been so hidden

Endless the loads that walk life’s roads

with the fear that was unbidden

 

Therein lies the conundrum

which we know our hearts to command

Now it will be for us to see

how well the ship of life be manned

 

Our lives have no greater calling

then to comfort a poor child’s tears

Truth shows clearer through the mirror

for he who shares these hopes and fears

 

But oh the sounds of fatherhood

how narre they touch to the heart

Laughter and tears pour from the years

for each of us who play his part

 

Author's Note

Life doesn't reveal the secrets of the heart until you look in the eyes of your own child!
One thing I can say about children is that no one can take them from you. If you raise them in love they will be the things of beauty by which you judge yourself and find you're not wanting. Happy Fathers Day all!

Reviews

[Tommy]

I have yet to experience this wonderful wonder; but I see how my brother stands stead for his family. The worries he is starting to show around his eyes as his two girls grow, and his son is growing in his wives belly. For he knows it is up to him to raise these children; he works so hard to give them it all, from working from light till dark, to playing with dolls. He is a wonderful father! I then look in my father's eyes as he sees how my brother lives for his family, and I can see his pride shining through. I hope to someday feel this joy, like you said, "Our lives have no greater calling."

Fine Write my friend!
RLG,
Tommy

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Chill bumps once again, love this! So worded perfectly!

[nighttimesnoozer]

awwwwwww it made me tear up!! i want to have children

[G. K. Bostic]

Your note says it all. Sometimes I don't think I had any idea what love really was until I held my first child. Now with my youngest grandchild, sometimes I cry just looking at her picture. There are no words that can fully express that feeling of love.....yet in your poem you have done so very well. A wonderful poem that will especially touch the hearts of all parents....mothers as well as fathers. This one is special. :)

[Dani]

A piece filled with your heart - wonderful job, Tate. Your children are just as lucky to have you as you are to have them. :)

[Liz Alexander]

Amazing you have done well once agian. I can feel your passion

[FireWoman]

Your words are always bittersweet to read as I think of the children that are not treasured and loved to the depth that you write of. I agree one hundred percent, one look had me with my children, and many of those that have walked along my path these years. Lovely and heart warming.

[Jim Parson]

I think Cherrie said it best and you have captured that sentiment perfectly.

[GreenSkeleton16]

beautiful well put! i dont have kids yet but im sure ill feel the same when i do :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

fatherhood is a never endiong love affair

[Jeff]

Wonderful tale on fatherhood. Perfectly written.