fascination...
fondness...
blues and burnt orange
on a mixed leaf print button-down
above it the smile adored-
beset by sparkling eyes
with aconite depth.
sounds and vibrations
that emitted the very first
language a child would learn.
curved dark brows
and tousled hair-
that would be played with
and tugged. rough,
shaved cheeks
that would be traced-
each dimpled line
a child's finger trap.
songs remembered
for years to come-
a first tricycle
the acoustic thrum
from a peace-loving heart.
Author notes
For Daddy.
( I found an old photo, of me and Daddy, from back in the mid-seventies. I'll digitize it later.) "ooh-ee-oo-ah-ah-ping-pang-polly-wally-ping-pang" -from ' The Witch Doctor '
In a list
A contest entry
- I'm Missing My Daddy by Heavenly Angel.
1000 points, ended November 18, 19 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Im missing my dad who died recently.I've only just being able to look at old photographs and remember happier times so your poem had a particular resonance for me, and clearly for you too.Lovely poem.Good luck.Montey
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Thank you for sharing your memories of your Dad and just for the gentle feel of this poem
I loved it
Wishing you much light and love,
~Heavenly~ -
Oh hun, this is so beautiful. A loving and touching
tribute to your dad. It is so filled with sweet and
tender emotion. I hope you are doing okay. It is
good to see you writing.
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a wonderful poem thank you for sharing
maralisa
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