I fought my ground in vain for a share of blissful peace,
when cold night shook me from my contented lay.
Like a corned beef key you twisted satisfaction away from me,
and left me teetering on the edge of that same contentment, unbound.
And there I lay, clinging desperately
to the memory of perfect happiness.
Night’s icy finger trickled a chill over my exposed skin.
Cruel awareness overtook me, and reluctantly,
I ventured the opening of a bleary eye.
Selfish uncharitable dreamer. Oblivious to my
Discomfort you slept on, bastard!
Vengeance was mine and in a second of rage,
So was the Duvet.
Please feel free to add your own poem to the poetry page :)
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And tell you that I love you
so that you will always know.
Please let me tie your shoe again.
One day you'll tie your own.
And when you think back to this time
I hope it's love I've shown.
Can I help you put your coat on?
Can I please help you eat?
Can I guide you on your bicycle
Up and down our street?
One day you might just care for me,
so let me care for you.
I want to be a part
of every little thing you do.
Tonight could I please wash your hair?
Can I put toys in the bath?
Can I help you count your small ten toes
before I teach you math?
I'm sorry for shouting at you
for drawing on the wall
And one more time can I stand near
to make sure you don't fall?
Let's take another unicorn ride
Up into the skies once more.
Before you outgrow your imagination
and we cant do it anymore.
Please let me help you up the hill.
while you're still too small to climb.
And let me read you stories
while you're young and have the time.
I know the day will come
when you will do these things alone.
Will you recall the shoulder rides
and all the pretend fairies we've thrown?
I want you to grow stronger
than your Dad could ever be.
And when you find success
there will be no soul more proud than me.
So will you let me carry you?
One day you'll walk alone.
I cannot bear to miss one day
from now until you've grown
To Daisy and Brook. Lots of love from Daddy x
Oh John that is lovely. I hope you have a copy safe somewhere for you kids. Thanks so much for sharing. Tracy
ReplyDeleteAww thats so sweet! Absolutely love this poem :).
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