When clouds of fear
shadowed my little mind
your strong arms
clasped me near
When doubt in self
loomed over my head
your faith in me
was a shade in sun
When I tripped on my path
I found you standing
with your words of wisdom
to light the dusk
When draped in gloom
You taught me how to smile
When adrift from goal
You walked with me each mile
My heart can now trust
my mind has a vision
in a world of penumbra
I am self-possessed
Your little princess
mellowed along the way
your sagacity as inheritance
she’s set to conquer the world!
dVerse Poetics has given the prompt “shade” today. The challenge is to use the word “shade” as well as some of its synonyms. I tried to use one synonym in each stanza (bold and italicized) except the last one.
Beautiful !
Thanks Susmita!
You’re welcome.
Beautiful composition!
Thanks dear. I am glad you liked it 🙂
You are very welcome 🙂
Its beautiful
Thanks Smitha!
Loved it vandana… in fact unknowingly we are learning many aspects from our parents… and to my surprise recently only I happened notice a specific thing in my behavior which I possessed from my father..and I value that above to everything…
Absolutely! We inherit many traits from our parents which we do not realize for a long time. It’s a beautiful relationship without expectations and that’s the reason we forget to give credit to them. I am glad my poem resonated with you. Thanks Akhila!
Yes vandana..it perfectly fit into my feelings…and you have a point there on giving zero credits to them…
Great! And yes, we must acknowledge their contribution in making us who we are 🙂
True..
very touching.
I am glad you found it interesting. Thanks for your words!
Beautiful poetry vandana !!
Thanks Deepika. I am glad you found it good 🙂
Nice poem of praise to your father.
Thanks Frank!
How lucky for that person to have a father who guided through the years ~ Enjoyed this one, thanks ~
He’s been a constant guiding light of my life. I appreciate your loving words Grace!
Aww…very moving tribute to a wonderful dad and the adult you became under his wisdom and guidance.
Indeed. He’s a great dad! Thanks for your loving words!