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Beginning a New Poem

The dulcet larks in oak trees bring a smile
On cue, here comes the sun melting the grey
I walk you down the garland-bordered aisle
So Mom and I could (quote) 'give you away'
One poem ends and one begins today

daughterfathermothernatureweddingquintain (english)

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Krish Radhakrishna

March 11, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Superb write! Parents giving away their daughters in marriage can well relate to and appreciate! Brilliant!

John Watt

March 11, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Thank you Krish, for your read and kind words!

Gregory Richard Barden

January 14, 2020 at 2:18 AM

Oh, this is wonderful - subject, phrasing, flow, IP, just love it! My eldest is getting married (again) in April - I didn't get to give her away the first time, so I am more than excited, (and my youngest daughter and I are taking a sleeper train on the way out, ME to CA). No better poetry subject for me than one's own children. Fave-ing this! Blessings, John! :o)

John Watt

March 11, 2020 at 7:49 PM

I see I've been slow to respond to your kind words, Bard. Being a music guy, I thought you might appreciate that she chose "Here Comes the Sun" as her processional, because she knew that was my favorite song. The tears were flowing when I heard the first few notes. Had to include that reference in this poem! Cheers ~ John

FJ Thomas

January 11, 2020 at 9:58 AM

A poem many daughters would melt upon hearing. So very beautiful John.

John Watt

January 11, 2020 at 1:58 PM

I am including this in my next letter to my daughter. She is one of my life's greatest joys. Thank you, dear FJ, for the heartwarming comment! ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

January 9, 2020 at 8:13 PM

John this is SO sweet!!! a fave on THIS one!

John Watt

January 9, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Andrea, thank you for the visit and the fav, I'm honored ~ John

Sandra Adams

January 9, 2020 at 7:34 PM

such an image comes to life through this read...beautifully penned... congratulations on your win :)

John Watt

January 9, 2020 at 8:18 PM

You are kind to say so, Sandra. Thank you ~ John

Gershon Wolf

January 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Such a unique take on that walk down the aisle, John. Congrats on your win. ~ Gershon

John Watt

January 9, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Gershon, I appreciate your feedback on this little poem reminiscing on one of the highlights of my life. Keep writing, poet! ~ John

Brenda Chiri

January 9, 2020 at 1:13 PM

Nice! Congratulations on your win!;)

John Watt

January 9, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Brenda, thanks for the visit and kind words and congrats to you on your #1 entry! Warmly, John

Connie Marcum Wong

January 8, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Somehow this beautiful poem brought out the emotion in me enough to bring tears to my eyes John. Outstanding! Is it for the Tree poem contest? If not you should consider entering it. New Year blessings, Aloha, Connie : )

John Watt

January 8, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Connie, thank you for letting me know that this touched you! I was actually going to submit it in the English Quintain contest, but after writing it realized I'd already submitted an entry! I have another poem in the works for the "I Am A Tree" contest - hopefully I can finish it by the deadline! Hugs ~ John