Four-to-Nine Steps

Fireworks for my dad....

From the primary thought that you needed me
For nine months you ensured my safety in mom
Patiently waited to see your likeness in your arms
And you rejoiced when you heard my first cry at last

You watched me peel like a bud to a flower
Like a farmer you cultivated me with patience and hope
Though weak, you held me strong when drought threatened
Gave me all of the least that you called yours

Every weekend you’d always take me on long walks
Sometimes I wished I could tell you I was tired
But I was just a kid and never understood why
You knew I’d grow away and you wanted to be with your son

I still remember I used to weep while you went away
I was scared of who would protect me
And when you stayed I’d want to be next to you
For it is by you that I felt safe and loved

You taught me how to forge my strength in life
And not to forget my humanity lest I die alone
I never had a mom like all of my friends
But you played the role better than I could ask for

The world finally robbed me off your arms
But you did not fight nor fear of what I may come
You trusted me to handle whatever thrown at me
And for your faith in me I thank you dad

Now I have grown into a man you smile with
When I look in the mirror it is you I see
And in my heart’s place I can feel it’s yours beating
Wherever I end up dad I still treasure you the most

From a distance it may look like now it’s your sun set
But instead brace yourself to watch your son rise
As you turn forty-nine today HAPPY BIRTHDAY
For I smile ‘cause you’re my father, my dad and my home.

©g!o.inked

Author's Note

Today my dad turns forty-nine years old...it's his birthday and i have for long wanted to pen a poem for him and i bet he deserved it on this day...and that is the reason for this poem. Its name Four-to-Nine Steps is derived from 49 Steps that he has managed to made. Anyway, i hope you enjoy. Cheers. g!o....

Reviews

[MOON]

Well Happy birthday to your Dad , love the title and this is well penned and a beautiful tribute to a precious person.

[R.O.M.E.T.S.I.]

:)

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

Awwh, that's such a nice tribute to your daddy! I've wrote birthday poems for both of my parents before. It feels good to dedicate certain poems, stories, or books to the people that you dearly love. You do have a way with your words, and I hope you somehow let him read this. Maybe send it in an e-mail or introduce him to this website. He needs to know how brilliant of a guy and writer you are! Again, great job :)

Ashley Rivers--Dream BIG and you'll win BIG:)

[G!o]

Thanks A.R, that's sweet of you. Yeah he has read the poem and he really loved it. Plus he has been reading my work, i sent him the ebook i was telling you about.

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

You're very welcome, and that's good that he did! Awwh that's good that he's been reading your brilliant writing :)