Birthday Epitaph

I sat on your big
shoulders, a bite-sized
    sequel, yet never your
    equal in compassion or
patience. You helped me
reach the sun-ripened
apples at the apex

while showing me
masculinity in balance:
    verve guiding steadfast
    nerve to harness resolve,
smiling with confidence
despite perilous risks
menacing futures

so deftly planned.
On this day, I craft an
    homage praising your
    barrage of blessed hope;
behind your every deed,
lessons of grace and
humor triumphed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Hudson Avatar
April 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM
With out his blessing we would only be dust in the wind. Great imagery and use of diction John! Many thanks for your kind words. right back atcha!-Always Alexandra
Davis Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 2:13 PM
nice....tyler
Moreno Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Excellent tribute, nice structure. we reflect the upbringing we are bestowed. This poem showcases wonderful caring qualities that many dream of...Raul
Devonshire Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 10:01 AM
A loving tribute, John. He showed you all of the great qualities we seek to emulate. Happy Easter! Love, Carolyn
Jordan Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 9:21 AM
John very well said and very beautiful - God Bless, MJ
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