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Doing His Best.
Posted: Sat May 16, 2015 12:29 pm
by Fay Slimm
Heavy with deepest deep sleep
he feels layers begin to un-zip
one by a bleary other
they all strip off.
Aware now of small moving feet
shuffling away he starts a hazy
ascent but finds drousiness
wanting to stay.
Too early, he knows he leaves
dreams half done and grieves
missing wars almost won
but rudely awakened
chores have begun.
Wearily raises sleep-held lids
to see standing, wide-eyed
and night-attired his kids
with tray over-filled.
And all shouting as planned
a loud 'Happy Father's Day'
for tho' tactlessly done
in a flash he rolls over
hugging each one.
"Love" as a word expresses
and covers
a single Dad doing his best.
Re: Doing His Best.
Posted: Sat May 16, 2015 11:51 pm
by Stella
Aw, God bless all single dads,
what a hard job they have looking after their children.Single mothers seem to have the ability to multi-task but not so the fathers, it comes harder to them and your poem is so fitting as to the love they create and happy days for their children
Re: Doing His Best.
Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 9:18 am
by ken.brandli
A lovely family moment well rendered, Fay.
Re: Doing His Best.
Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 10:19 am
by Karin Anderson
What goes around comes around and his love has been returned as this is what families are for. Families now are not always mum and dad these days and he is doing a wonderful job caring for his kids. Thank you Fay for highlighting it is not easy to be a single dad, as you brought tears to my eyes.
Re: Doing His Best.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 4:38 pm
by Nightmute
The hardships faced by those men who, for whatever reason, find themselves alone in raising their children...a daunting task, indeed, but one that is taken to with love and determination, Fay. No matter the strain and stress felt, when the children make an effort to show their love and gratitude, the father surely feels energized and blessed, Ma'am.
Re: Doing His Best.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 6:17 pm
by Cindy
A very lovely tribute to single fathers.
Re: Doing His Best.
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 5:59 pm
by stevenstirk
A lovely poem. What he wouldn't have given for another few hours
of macho sleep in wonderland. He He