Odes For Dad (Haiku) and Poetry Awards
A SWIMMING LESSON FROM DAD
when i was a child
my dad taught me how to swim
a lesson well taught
little did i know
that my dad's drills at the beach
equipped me for life
for this long journey
sometimes forced me to confront
angry waves at sea
swim i did through life
through rough seas and calm waters
dad was there waiting
"well done," he would say
at the end of each channel
beaming with great pride
A MAN OF GREAT FAITH...
THAT'S MY DAD
a few years ago
when his life hung on thin thread
he fought to survive
he opened his eyes
then started making fun of
his disheveled look
we held back our tears
his laughter was contagious
so we laughed with him
he suffered a stroke
yet grateful his life was spared...
amazing fervor
life's ironic twist
did not dampen his spirit
his strong faith prevailed
he may have slowed down
but his zest for life stayed on...
my inspiration
until now he beams
like sunlight spreading love's warmth...
eternally bright
Papa, I hope you know how much we all love you. You are the best dad in the world! Thank you so much for being a beacon of light in my darkest moments. Without you, I wouldn't have found the courage to stand up again.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
a recognition from jingle
is every poet's delight
a note or comment from her
fills our hearts with joy
much more when she says
she has an award for us
The Most Respectful Poet Award
I am so honored and grateful to receive the above Perfect Poet Award as well as these other beautiful awards from Jingle for my participation in her Thursday Poets' Rally Week 22. Please accept my utmost appreciation and allow me to nominate a great father-poet, Brian of WaystationOne, for the next perfect poet award.
The Most Trustworthy Poet Award
The Most Respectful Poet Award
The Most Romantic Poet Award
The Elegant Blogger Award
The Perfect Beauty Award
Your Blog Rocks Award
Friendship Tag
Welcome to Sensational Haiku Wednesday hosted by Jenn of You Know... that Blog?
This week's theme is: Fathers
The basics:
Haiku is simple!
It is 3 non-rhyming lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively
(a great way to use your fingers!)
(a great way to use your fingers!)
It's our haiku-versary next week...
Next week's theme is: Challenge
So what are you waiting for? Come and join us at:
