If I had a Nickel

Parent's love is hard understand until you become. A Poem inspired by a father i met in a air port, his love never failing.

 Since that quirky smile 

Which Lit up my face the first time

the small tender grasp of  my finger

that unforgettable mind

Those groggy nights of hearing them cry

oh would i give a  nickel to get some sleep this night

That cool autumn day

which he took his first steps

which i stood by their side

my hands open like an empty net

this little piece of mischief

swaying like a little cute tide. 

His innocent little frown

when i fix his hair

The sound of excitement

when i attended his school's job fair

Proud of Mommy and daddy

Our memory to share

Now i see him in his gown

with his eyes all around

His hands still grasping the future

His words

" I'm grown up now"

This time i swear

If i had a nickle 

for every time they'd  made  me smile

Id be a rich man

Id be wealthy for awhile

Now that they are gone

oh  what wouldn't i pay

they've gone from the nest

to live with the rest this day

If i had a nickel for the memories  I miss

of my little boy and girl

Give them one more kiss

They've grown up now

with their wives and kids 

My job is done

No matter the amount of nickel dimes or quarters

my Children were my treasure

My reward beyond measure. 

Author's Note

Rhythm may be little weird. Just inspired and wrote without restraint.

Reviews

[Deviant Works]

So I must say that this was a splendid read. Wonderful inspiration! Children bring me endless joy so there were several lines during this that had brought tears to my eyes. I feel I need to add that you had written it so perfectly that one could wrongly assume that you, yourself, had been this man who had raised a daughter and son. So heartfelt and convincing. Couldn't be more true as well! If I had a nickel for every memory I could feed the world a hundred times. This absolutely tugged at me. Thank you so much for your amazing talent!

[Matthew James Ginn]

My wish is that you may feel the joy of life ! I am grateful for your appreciation:)

[SheDragon16]

This is a Great poem i like it, the story it tells is sad but sweet, I could just see a older man saying this too his wife as she set in an old broken down recliner he strokes an old picture frame with a photo of his family, in the picture would be his beautiful young wife holding there baby girl smiling as there son stands there with the most surprised face all covered with mud and leafs. and don't worry about rhythm the best writing comes from the heart not the mind.

[Matthew James Ginn]

so thankful for the encouragement xD

[Lizardo]

ah this is a beautiful poem, the line: ''If I had a nickel for every time... I would be a millionare''
Love the poem, it really carries a lot of emotiong and I can see the path of maturity in it
I love the poem, You did a great job writing this one, Keep it up!

[Matthew James Ginn]

Thank you!

[Lizardo]

you are welcome!