A Full Life

A wild filly of a daughter whose never had her spirit broke Who never took to the bridle nor has she bent beneath life's yoke

Rebecca and our granddaughter Payton on her first day of life.

With you I share my greatest joys

a heart that never feels alone

The house, our home, where we belong

grander treasures I've never known

 

Our grandchild alight with beauty

that shines bright as the soul within

Who's never known disappointment

nor the weight of a single sin

 

To that I add my own young boy

who likes to spend his time with me

Tossing a baseball back and forth

living treasures from life's own tree

 

A wild filly of a daughter

that never had her spirit broke

Who never took to the bridle

nor has she bent beneath life's yoke

 That look, that smile, your knowing, glance

like a stroll through the summer wheat

I lay my pen in reverence

upon the ground beside your feet

 

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Author's Note

It was said that Leonardo Da vinci once was apprenticed to a master painter. His master came over with his brushes to investigate Leonardo's progress on a painting. Upon looking at his apprentices work. It was reported a tear flowed down his cheek. He lay his brushes at Leonardo's feet and never picked them up again.
Such is the case with Rebecca.
Thank you Becky
Written for my beloved wife's birthday this month. May she have a good day .

Reviews

[Becky C Strukamp]

Your inspirations for writing many of your poems are composed with such love and honor for your children and your wife. Your family is fortunate to have you as you are to have them. It's a such a wonderful life when we have loved ones who truly know the meaning. Another beautifully penned writing!

[KAREN]

Gave me chills, it's the kind of life we all dream of having, being so fullfilled!

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow! Tate this so awesome I think you've done an excellent job bringing this piece together after all no matter what happens family always comes first. Thank you for sharing.

[Veronica Chandler]

"A wild philly of a daughter who's never had her spirit broke." like a dream the words melt my heart. Bravo to the mans who has raised a daughter such as this. Such a lovely piece.

[Wendy Seames Garner]

What a beautiful tribute to your wife and family!

[An owl on the moon]

A remarkable life and legacy you leave in these powerful, poignant letters... It thrills my soul to see you all so happy and fulfilled.. the very thing so many hunger and thirst for. Giving thanks.

[emmajoy]

Beautiful .. the words every wife wants to hear and read, and.. words most men should want to feel and write about their wife and family.

[TL Boehm]

Exquisite. The love in your poem is palpable and resonant. Well done.

[Harmony Babin]

Wow, this brought tears to my eyes (': So beautiful!!!!