i'm shy
as a turtle
under this shell, i'll hide
from everyone, yet you always
see me
I don't want to come out to play. Photo by Jenn Jilks
you held
me in your hand,
there's a twinkle in your
eyes: pride, joy, a tinge of sadness -
i'm awed
Tree frog. Photo by Jenn Jilks
Posted for: Imaginary Garden for Real Toads - Hosted by Kay
and Poets United - Happy Father's Day ~
Poetry form: cinquain
smiles...i like tht second one...and i imagine though they may not say it at times, fathers feel that range of emotion...smiles...
ReplyDeletehappy fathers day to the dads in your life...
This made me miss my Dad...who wasn't a man of many words, but his words were always well chosen and have lingered.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to Father's Day :)
ReplyDeleteNo matter how one tries to hide they always do get spotted
ReplyDeleteYes agree with "OE" beautiful tribute - I loved the first - a father who really "sees" one is priceless ... I had one of those and he will always be with me :)
ReplyDeleteFew words, deep thoughts! Lovely!My Head is Beating with Wishes
ReplyDeleteEach poem glows with the details from the poet's eye.
ReplyDelete"yet you always see me".....awesome. I love these poems!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. Both were excellent.
ReplyDeleteFather's Day perfection ..
ReplyDeletemuch to be awed in nature.
ReplyDeleteMe too, awed. You capture two seconds in nature, smiles in the details, and I too see Dad's eyes and how much he doesn't say.
ReplyDelete"pride, joy, a tinge of sadness -
ReplyDeletei'm awed"
and I'm awed, too, Grace, at your heartfelt description in a minimum of words. Wonderful. Thank you.
K
One of the amazing things about being a parent, Grace, is the way we can see inside our children. Indeed, they can't hide; what a privilege to be so close to them.
ReplyDeleteAww! I'm awed, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow well done loved the form also ...
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Grace. Reminds me so much of my dad who knew me better than anyone I think.
ReplyDeleteSuch deep meaning in your few words for each, written in lighthearted manner. I didn't have that father so actually tuned out the title of the first and missed the meaning until I read the comments. Am learning how to appreciate how others did have that love and not "screen" so as not to be reminded of mine. TMI. Anyways, more beautiful the second time around...priceless actually.
ReplyDeleteI love the frog one...It is always beautiful to be awed by the good someone else sees in us.
ReplyDeletesweetness, Grace ~ have a good week ~ M
ReplyDeleteLove these Grace! Shows the unconditional love a Father has for his children.
ReplyDeleteAre a special bunch, most of them
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely Grace!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Just beautiful. Great cinquains.
ReplyDeleteWow! very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful take on the prompt!
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