Reaper of Rewards

A spontaneous write

i taught my boys how to hug
told them they can be given
freely

said they feel snug
like a bug in a comfort cocoon
make the giver and receiver
feel wanted and loved

my eldest arrived last night
stood dwarfing me in the hall
arms wrapped tightly round my waist
in the warmest embrace

a minute passed by in silence
as his son stood waiting his turn
all three years of him looking on
as his brown eyes burned delight

you know it’s true about rewards
you reap in abundance what you sow
and more so it grows with the years

Reviews

[AYVID]

Indeed, you got more than double the blessings you sowed!
This is such a brilliant poem in its thought and expression! It touches upon so much about life.
Life is what you make of it. Someone said that and hit the nail on the head.
Kudos to you dear Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely uplifting review DIVYA. Pleased you enjoyed the poem. I certainly enjoyed the hugs. 💐

[AYVID]

Life's best joys, these...
You are most welcome Chris.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Chris. I agree Hugs are gold. Thank you dear friend for sharing the wonderful poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. A hug is certainly gold in my book. I am lucky enough to get plenty of them.
read moreThank you Coyote. A hug is certainly gold in my book. I am lucky enough to get plenty of them.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I hug everybody now. I lost too many people in the past three years. You are welcome dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

We are wealthy then in hugs:)

[red93]

Beautiful Chris you can't beat a good hug with a nice looking Lady - Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tony. Have a good day.

Chris

[Gee]

I'm a massive "hugger" believing in showing my love for folks in this way and it makes me feel good too.
No truer words than " you reap what you sow" my daughter being a most warm and beautiful person.
Reading this a good way for me to start Sunday:))
Good morning Christine, roll on Spring

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gee. A good Sunday morning to you. Like you I am a hugger. Sometimes when there are no words, a hug is all you need. Expresses so much warmth and costs nothing. Pleased I started your day off well. Yes, roll on spring. I certainly agree with that.

Chris

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Amen. The lessons we teach in life garner rewards in the future. So plant strong roots in kindness for the fruit they bear are ripe with love and care. Such a beautiful piece Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Carlos, thank you for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris