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A Childhood Memory

My bro and sis approached Dad by design while staying in the background was my whim. Dad drove me for care when sick at age nine. Daddy carried me throughout hospital When small I both loved my Dad and feared him. At hospital, Dad passed the wheelchair line and cradled me with love in his strong limbs. Being ill made recall of Dad’s touch mine. Toting me was his own wish, not just vim. Reliving his hold makes my grown heart shine. Daddy carried me throughout hospital ... CayCay March 4, 2019

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Date: 3/9/2019 11:37:00 AM
Hi CayCay - I LOVE your poem which is tender loving and warm - my dad and I had a very strong bond also - he died at 66 many years ago and I remember him every day. You have great talent - be well me dear friend and congratulations on a very deserved win. Love and hugs, Jenny
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Date: 3/7/2019 6:48:00 PM
Dropping back to say many congrats on your win CayCay:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/7/2019 5:53:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, CayCay. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 3/6/2019 6:19:00 PM
Caycay, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderfully penned Roundel ~
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Date: 3/5/2019 5:45:00 PM
Sorry, I was wrong about that. I must have been thinking of someone else's contest where the lines were 11 syllables each. I hope this places high. Mine is a weird one but was honestly my very first vivid memory.
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Date: 3/5/2019 5:42:00 PM
Like Jan, I feel also like a fatherless child. I sure would have loved to feel this way in my childhood. I am glad my mom provided it at least. This is very nice, my lovely friend. (were the lines supposed to be 11 syllables each? FOr some reason, I am thinking that??)
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Date: 3/5/2019 12:43:00 PM
what a wonderful tender memory CayCay, wish I'd had this care and compassion from my father - 4 years on neither mum nor I have grieved I know I never will:-( hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2019 6:49:00 PM
Thanks CayCay:-) hugs Jan xx
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/5/2019 2:52:00 PM
It was the only time, other than perhaps before my memories began, that Dad and I comfortably shared a physical expression of love; I was too sick to be uncomfortable with worry that I'd let him down somehow. In my 30's and 40's, it was easy for us to show affection, but the above is the only time from my childhood. I don't know how you turned out so wonderful with such an estrangement from the leading man in your life. Somehow the relationship with him was intended on your journey to you; its deep stuff. LOVE 'talking' w/ you. CayCay
Date: 3/5/2019 12:40:00 AM
A beautiful cherished memory you have shared so creativly CayCay. This endearing poem is sure to be on the winner's list. I envy your closeness as I never knew my father. I hope your weather is not bad like it is over most of the US. Hugs, Connie xxoo
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/5/2019 2:54:00 PM
How I miss you! Keep thinking you'll call. Weather here, fine - many signs of Spring including yellow blossoms in backyard. I think of Jennifer and hope she is fairing well in CA. I love you, lady. CayCay
Date: 3/4/2019 7:16:00 PM
What a tender memory of your Dad taking care of you, so lovingly expressed, best of luck in the contest!
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Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/5/2019 2:55:00 PM
Thank you, Michelle, for your heartwarming comments that I very much enjoyed reading. Best of luck to you, as well, in all things! Be blessed ... CayCay

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