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!

[Ama May Cooper]

A beautiful and sentimental piece. A family brought together by a brand new baby. Wonderful piece of work.

[Kes]

Beautiful.
K

[Distant horizons]

A beautifully expressive piece, where your pride shines through each line. And that last line! I applaud you, Sir.

[Michael G.]

Wondrous picture and a beautifully penned tribute to your entire family... not just to your new granddaughter.
May she always find peace and love.

[Coyote Poetry]

I know the feeling of a grandchild in arms. Today I have two with me in my home. I get to watch two more boys grow up in my view. The photo is beautiful. Children give us purpose to be alive. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Sanjeeta Sharma Pokhar..]

Wonder-fully Amazing :) I can feel the happiness :) of that babble :)

[Morrigan Nicole]

Very beautiful, a wonderful, amazing heartfelt piece. Bless you all! :)

[MoriartyMesa]

There is so much to say, I am not sure I can do it proper.

[Kenneth The Poet]

This is such a brilliant piece of work, Tate. Thank you for this.

[Stacey Watts]

This is very well expressed. This is what life is about spouses, children and family. Love holds no boundaries in the heart. Very well written poem The picture is very lovely too. :-)