Love of a father

A rosebush, birthed of a seed

Roots planted soil deep

Protecting from weed

Hard trunk guidance does keep

Leaves of nurturance

Thorns keep danger away

On dactile stems flowers balance

At its base does not sway

Its bark tough, wood strong

Flexible branches hold its prize

Through it a breeze sings its song

Source of beauty threats defies

Reviews

[Kanwal]

"Fathers are all the same in the sense that they want nothing more than to protect their children. They may try to appear tough on the outside, but deep down, they are just as soft and caring as anyone else. It's the perfect balance of strength and vulnerability.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

My dad was much like this strong bush...he had flexibility but was so strong and tough.
j.

[Soren]

Thanks Jacob thanks for understanding the poem and yes mine was as well.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

the title and the body of the work are juxtaposed very intelligently. the very complex relationship men have with their fathers is adressed in a very subtle way. but this approach actually evokes more thought and feelign than a more direct one. certain words stick out: protecting; nurturance, keep danger away; tough; strong; flexible; source of beauty. it is not easy to be a man, and even less a father. yet this is the way of the world. gratitude isn't the answer. there is something else that defines the relationship between father and son. it is very thought-provoking and heavy. fierce stuff.

[Soren]

Thank you Ern for your read and comment it is always so enlightening to hear how others read the poem. Your reviews are highly anticipated and appreciated