Daddy

(music can move mountains)

o mio babbino caro
let the sound of soulful singing
wash over me
pure and cleansing in its fall …
pouring like a mountain spring
cascading its crystal from craggy heights
caught in soft sunlight at the rise
of each new day

whenever i hear that song
sadness touches my throat …
the scent of distant pine trees lingers
stealing my slow breathing

you may have gone forever
yet you are never that far away

Reviews

[Cully45]

Lovely piece well put together about memories of someone special. Nice work

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Cully for your thoughts. Have a lovely Tuesday.

[Symphony]

Wonderfully constructed, it's amazing certain songs bring us heartwarming memories and of course other memories however I really enjoyed how you embraced your words

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Symphony, yes songs can transport us in time can’t they? I appreciate your kind thoughts and your visit. Happy Tuesday to you.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Chris tell me is the first line is Italian because I speak Espanol if so " o my child I love you", if not I had enjoy the read because it a great tribute.

Thank you for sharing. The

[Chris Shaw]

Oh my dear papa is the exact translation Mauricio. I wrote this about my father. A tribute to him. Thank you so much for your visit.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Lovely sentiments addressed here Chris.
Good vibes.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciate your thoughts Winston. Thank you so much for stopping by.

[Soren]

For all of us that have had the privilege of a loving father this poem strikes dear. Nicely written Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated Soren. Thank you and a happy Tuesday to you.

[Soren]

My pleasure Chris

[Brandon Houser]

That first stanza is amazing in the imagery it creates, and the next 2 touch the heart. You make the reader want to smell those pine trees, and dry your tears. A wonderful piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Your encouraging words are very much appreciated Brandon. A big thank you.

Chris

[Neville]

I couldn't possibly agree more our Chris .. I was not a fan of my mum & dads music & nor they mine but whenever I hear something they really both enjoyed, you can bet I get a lump in my throat & my eyes moisten involuntarily .. Oh' & I especially love those two concluding lines .. Neville 💜

[Chris Shaw]

My Dad’s been gone 36 years now, but certain pieces of music can still completely stop me in my tracks. Thank you Neville 💜

[Davidgeo]

The soul is well expressed through the sound.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you and I agree with you. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

happy mothers' day

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you kindly

[Michael Sun Bear]

Both scents and songs act as keys unlocking precious memories of times, places, people once loved, still loved. Enjoy your memories Chris, and know that separation is temporary, a blink of eternity’s eye.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Michael, thank you for your thoughtful response. Very much aporeciated. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This is so moving in its reverie and memory of a father who meant so much.
I have been missing my dad so much lately...And a certain song that was playing on a transistor radio one night when he and I were fishing.
Brings me right back to him every time I hear that song.
"Let's Live for Today" by the Grassroots...and I do think we should do that, but also not forget yesterday and those we loved.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear j. I will check that song out, that is so special to you. Really appreciate your thoughts.

Chris