The Unwrapping of A Father

Contributed by SZ

 

  

They come anytime, these strange feelings of pride –

Of joy and elation, concern and unknown.

Emotion so raw, so deep in it’s wrapping,

It’s taken my child to unwrap what’s been napping.

 

They come unexpected – the ballet just last night.

With each leap of the dancer,

Her small fingers clasp mine.

The joy on her face –

Through my hand to my heart,

Molts my soul as I gaze

On this jewel not yet five.

 

As I watch her, I’m humbled –

My throat wants to tighten.

And feelings, all hidden

Awaken, en masse.

 

Tears coalesce, bathing,

The dryness of my eyes.

I blink, for an instant –

And her image is surmised.

Emotions coalesce, bathing,

The dryness of my mind.

 

My children, as children

In my melancholy of life.

Have found me, unearthed me –

And so startled my frame.

My feelings, unwrapped now,

So basic and raw,

Awakened me to my life,

There was no struggle at all.

 

 

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