the tears of a child

a child, a teddy bear and a dad; their story

the tears of a child

 

the first thing I do

when I check my child

is hold him to me

like a teddy bear,

held with so much love

that will not ring false;

my bear is well-worn

like a threadbare coat

(if coats could show love)

to fend off the cold

and give my love back.

 

though some days are dark,

they echo so loud, like

the tears of a Child;

the bear hears the sound,

and seeks out to find

the Child in such pain;

they snuggle and hug

till day lights their world.

 

riki © 2014

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

those tears that show up "in the eyes of a child you must come out and see a new world spinning round" (Moody Blues from Our Children's Children's Children"

snuggles and hugs.

a tender piece here that provokes a tender peace.

[dan]

Ah, a Moody fan. My two favorites are "Days of Future Past," and "Seventh Sojourn." Now "Nights in White Satin" will be running through my head. "Breathe deep the gathering gloom, watch lights fade from every room......but we decide which is right, and which is an illusion." Thanks for booking me a flight on the way-back machine. Thanks also for the great review. take care...dan

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thanks for the Moody Blues trip...actually, i have all seven of those cd's now...but had them all on vinyl and wore them out twice....
still deciding for myself which is illusion.
jacob