Daddy's Hand

As a warm summer breeze
magically floats atop waves
a child's laugh can be heard
clearly a short distance away.

With eyes like almonds
glowing bright as a moon
a boy is dotted with sand
when he hears a song from a loon.

Amongst pebbles and shells
thin strands of cattail weeds
he dips a toe in the ocean
squealing out with sheer glee.

He is joyful and innocent
hair a mop of golden curls
his shirt stained in patterns
of sand and water swirls.

As waves begin swelling
while the sun slowly dims
the boy with no sight
sports the most beautiful grin.

His daddy gently messes
hair a mop of golden curls
the boy reaches pudgy fingers
his daddy tenderly unfurls.

As the boy and his daddy
walk happily in the sand
the boy feels his strength
in his loving daddy's hand.












reworked 08-09-2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Inman Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 8:17 AM
Set the scene, create the tone and leave them weeping/smiling in the last stanza. You have a wonderful way of writing.
Duncan Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Very nice poem, capturing a moment in time. 7 for sure. Thank you for reading my Like An angel :)
Lindley Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 10:37 AM
Glad I found this great poem my friend. The world generally fails to understand a father's love is as deep and powerful as a mother's love..... As each depends on the morals, principles and upraising taught to the individual, be it either man or woman.
Smith Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 11:51 AM
This is so tenderly lovely Lynn, sorry it took me this long to find it...
Lamoureux Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 8:53 AM
I keep being drawn back to this one.
Rodgers Avatar
March 11, 2017 at 1:21 PM
Very nice, great description and and interesting twist.
Callus Avatar
September 1, 2016 at 12:42 PM
It was a pleasure reading this delightful poem, Lynn...and the final two stanzas. especially...very touching! Regards // paul
Marie Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 10:28 PM
..thank you so much paul, i always appreciate your kind words :-)
Lamoureux Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 8:45 AM
I so enjoyed reading this one again.
Marie Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 9:53 AM
...its always a treat to have a poem re-read...thank you so much rick..your much appreciated :-) lynn
Dietrich Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 2:02 AM
what a marvelous picture you paint of this boy who needs his father's strength so much. I really enjoyed this.
Marie Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 7:28 PM
thank you so much andrea..I appreciate your kind words and lovely visits.:-)
Hamilton Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Lynn, I was just writing a poem a father's love. I don't need to now as my feelings are perfectly expressed in this magnificent write. A definite 7 and a fave!
Marie Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 5:34 PM
..can never be enough said of the infinite love for a father, please do share yours..I will be first to read :-) thank you so very much for your kind comments and encouragement.:-)
Raven Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Hi Lynn, this is a most beautiful write. I love the gentle content within the lines. The soft flow of words pain such a wonderful picture of the love between a father and son. A tender write that does touch the reader deeply. So well written lynn. This one flows straight into the heart. This is a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX
Marie Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 5:51 PM
..thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words.I appreciate you and your beautiful poetry.:-)
Devnath  Avatar
August 13, 2016 at 4:57 PM
Wonderful poem read from you. A 7 my friend. Hugs Cloudy poet
Marie Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 5:42 PM
Thank you for the visit, your kind words and the 7 , I appreciate you :-)
Y. Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 12:50 PM
Hi Lynn, This is a beautiful relationship between father and son. It was filled with a unconditional love. If more fathers can be like the one you skillfully wrotee about the world would be a better place. Although the boy couldn't see through his eyes he saw love in his father's heart. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
Marie Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 5:45 PM
I am touched by your kind words alexis..i agree with your sentiments and appreciate your visits and thoughtfulness :-)
Lamoureux Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 8:00 AM
A lovely write!
Marie Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 5:37 PM
thank you for visiting, your kind words are much appreciated :-)
Allison Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:54 AM
what beautiful tender imagery Lynn I could picture the scene so vividly in my minds eye:-) hugs Jan xx7
Marie Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:58 AM
thank you so much for your encouraging comments :-) lynn
Turner Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 7:47 PM
I love to hear loons cry. So lonesome! A tender write from the heart. Keep spilling ink, Lynn!
Marie Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 8:49 PM
..they sound so mournful but are beautiful to watch. ..i appreciate your comments and encouragement..thank you..lynn
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