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Dad, it's me (I.P.)

Posted by Silver Spun Sand on April 6, 2010 - 20:58
from the ABC set Silver Spun Sand Poems

You taught me most things I know;
forever saying, “Why?” as I did...

How aeroplanes flew; what a black-hole was –
how many legs had a spider. Why did
water, running away down the sink,
always swirl in the same direction?

Way too late, of course, I realise,
so many questions I didn't ask.

Like...who they were? The couple,
the dead spit of Laurel and Hardy,
in yours and Mother’s wedding pictures.
Those medals, pinned to your lapel,
what were they for and what colour –
her bouquet of roses?

I’d ask her myself, except that’s another
story; one I won’t bore you with today –
not on your fiftieth anniversary. See,
I lit a candle, over there in the chapel.

Best be going now, but one thing more.
Me, as a child; so many trials and tantrums,
fits of pique, yet not once did you
lose your temper.

Your patience; where did it come from?
It’s just, I could sure use some. Acquired
a kid of my own now, well kind of...The sort
doesn’t grow up – only ever childlike;
although I’m certain, Mum sends you
all her love.

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Comments

Beeme | April 6, 2010 - 21:05

This was heart warming, I really enjoyed. Very, very beautiful Tina;

"How aeroplanes flew; what was a black-hole –
how many legs a spider had? Why did
water, running away down the sink,
always swirl in the same direction?"

Beeme xx

Silver Spun Sand | April 6, 2010 - 21:16

Thank you, Beeme. You are still shining and even more brightly;-)

Tina xx

insertponceyfre... | April 7, 2010 - 04:40

old photographs of unknown people. (I know that's not what it's really about, but it struck a chord with me). I really like this poem Tina

Silver Spun Sand | April 7, 2010 - 07:45

Thanks for that insert... I know exactly what you mean.

Tina

kheldar | April 7, 2010 - 14:40

Truly wonderful, a great take on the IP but more importantly a well written poem full of yearning

David :--)

Silver Spun Sand | April 7, 2010 - 16:59

David - thank you so much for your words and I am so rewarded that you gleaned everything that was intended.

Tina:-)

MistakenMagic | April 7, 2010 - 20:36

I too love the lines Beeme quoted! Another beautiful and warm poem, Tina. I love the little twist in the final stanza that just adds that edge to the poem, but also even more love. Just brilliant, as always ;)

Magic xxx

Silver Spun Sand | April 7, 2010 - 23:12

Thanks for that, Magic. Pleased you enjoyed;-)

Tina xxx

Zemikael Habte ... | April 8, 2010 - 07:38

Beautiful, It has touched me deep inside.

Silver Spun Sand | April 8, 2010 - 07:47

Thank you so very much, Zemikael. And so your words touched me too.

I also read your 'Catch 22'. Inspiring work, to say the least.

Many thanks once again, and I look forward to reading more of your poetry.

Tina

vidit.chopra | April 8, 2010 - 09:32

This one is very touching.. Loved these lines:
" How aeroplanes flew; what was a black-hole –
how many legs a spider had? Why did
water, running away down the sink,
always swirl in the same direction?"
Here is a WOW for you now. ;) :)
Vidit

Silver Spun Sand | April 8, 2010 - 09:38

Thank you so much for my 'Wow', Vidit. You have made my day, as they say;-)

Tina

Zemikael Habte ... | April 8, 2010 - 11:58

Thank you very much , Tina , I value your confidence building comments. I will soon post some of my poems very soon. Thanks again

Silver Spun Sand | April 8, 2010 - 12:08

Good. I shall certainly look out for them;-) Tina