Walk

My experience of walking with my daughter

I will go for a walk today

My daughter will come with me

She has taken my charge from last May

Since doctor advised not to let me free

Last time we walked after dusk

Along the meandering path of an old lake

As I was attentive to my task

Suddenly I stumbled on something like snake

My daughter was not ready to see me fall

She cried and ran to pull me up

She tried hard but failed as she was quite small

Compared to my obese body and heavy stuff

People are not always helpless

A healthy youth came for my rescue

He gently pulled me and set me on a cosy place

He was quite expert like a fire crew

I thanked the youth from the core of my heart

He politely thanked back and left us there

I stared at the youth like a piece of art

And felt that there are many nice hearts to take care

Then we rested in the park and enjoyed the nature

Light reflected on the still water of the lake

Pleasant breeze played with us and  unknown creature

I also felt sighs of some fairies around my neck

My daughter insisted to start for home

But my heart stuck to the mysterious spot

I felt very happy under the natural dome

I wished to write poem with streaming thought

However,we left the park and returned to our den

I enjoyed sound sleep with happy dream

Today we will go out to walk again

To a lovely farm with winding stream

Reviews

[R J Askew]

A lovely poem. I have just been for a walk myself. 8 miles in the English country side. My walk was more of a prosaic plod than your poetic walk. There are several lines and observations in your poem that I love. Above all it has great humanity and a joy of life and others and nature in it. Long may you walk in poetry!

[zainul]

Thank you for the excellent review and heartfelt wishes.
I am very delighted to learn that you also walk.I got immense pleasure to know that you loved several lines and observations of the piece.

[R J Askew]

these are the lines I especially like ...
I thanked the youth from the core of my heart
I stared at the youth like a piece of art
............ they are absolutely lovely lines.

[R J Askew]

These lines are also blessed ...
But my heart stuck to the mysterious spot
I felt very happy under the natural dome
I wished to write poem with streaming thought
................. I believe they perfectly show how you felt so glad to be alive and so happy with your view of the world at that precise moment. A pure happiness. Nothing to do with big ideas and heavy sophisticated thinking, just pure feeling. Priceless. I hope you have shown your poem to your daughter!

[Sheila Kline]

Those who take the time to stop and help others show compassion and kind hearts! Your lovely story of the walk with your daughter is encouraging for those who have perhaps lost faith in others. I am glad you were okay and decided to write about it to share with us!!

[zainul]

Thank you Sheila for stopping by to grace the work with your wonderful review.You have correctly indicated that some people lost trust and faith in others.This situation may jeopardize human relationship.So,we have to be very careful in dealing with situations and people.
Thank you for your lovely wishes for me and my daughter.
I hope you are keeping good health and passing life in peace and tranquility with all members of your family and friends.
Warm regards,
Zainul

[Alene Parr]

Really nice story. Just because we stumble doesn't mean we don't get to stop and admire the beauty and enjoy our moments.

[zainul]

Thank you Alene for stopping by and adding the valuable observation.You are absolutely right to mention that just because we stumble doesn't mean we don't get to stop and admire the beauty and enjoy our moments.
Have a nice time,dear poet.
Warm regards,
Zainul

[Marie]

This is a very nice story. It sounds so pleasant, walking with your daughter, and even after the fall you were helped by strong arms and sat in the park to enjoy the pleasant breeze.

[zainul]

I am very glad that you stopped to grace the work.
It was really a pleasant experience for me.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

people who do for others, who always look to assist, they are definitely pieces of art...priceless hearts.

i like this story.

[zainul]

Thank you Jacob for the inspiring words.
Your observation will definitely encourage people to help others in need.

[Penlady]

Words from the heart, dear poet...clearly the fairies remain your necklace of beauty...in the person of your devoted daughter and the other (angels) like the strong arms lifting you...all the world is still at your beckon...write on!

[zainul]

Dear Penlady,
Your wonderful review inspired me immensely.
I love your caressing words and heartfelt wishes.
Enjoy life in good health.

[Penlady]

...and you also Zainul...I am so at peace visualizing your path so tenderly accompanied by those who love you...in the closeness of your daughter and administrations of other humans to whom your need is felt...life iS beautiful in its continued sharing...write on!

[zainul]

My pleasure.
I feel very honored that you graced my work and left precious gifts for my life.

[Penlady]

..wishing you continued peace and daily inspiration...

[Mary]

i can picture this walk- all going well till a stumbling- so much can happen in an instant, eh? we walk, we stumble, we experience the kindness of a stranger-and we resolve to walk again. Nicely penned, Zainul

[zainul]

Thank you Mary for the lovely review.
Yes,you have nicely pinpointed what happens in life which is quite similar to walking.
Have a great time with good health.