His presence was like fire. Nothing would get past his shield without his approval. His lips were dry, yet never short of kisses. I smiled only for him. Today, I could not shield him. If I cry, it’ll hurt him more. So I’ve to be strong.
Dear dad, for your smile, I’ll abandon my tears.
Dedicated to a friend, who needs the strength; and for his dad, a prayer as he waits for some very important results.
Shared at Friday Flash 55, inspired by image given at Thursday Tales
Image from DeviantArt, ©Jfkpaint.
© Leo 17/06/2011
Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
tender…and perfect for fathers day
@Brian: Thank you 🙂
To share something like this says a lot about you. I’ve been on the waiting end of news, it’s hard and you feel alone. Lovely job.
@Rachel: Thank you… Yes, I’ve been there too. Its lonely for sure..!
Superb! strong bond been told in such a simple and lovely manner.
@Pure2Core: Thanks very much 🙂 Glad you liked it.
Fantastic Touching Write Up Leo 🙂
@Creativity: Thank you! 🙂
A timely 55 with Father’s Day looming ~ I hope your friend finds his strength and that the news is better than hoped for.
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@ChefKar: I hope so too. 🙂 Thanks for liking it.
Quite touching.
@Monkey Man: Thanks!
wowww … I am speechless… this is such an amazing write …
@Raji: Thanks very much 🙂 Glad you liked it.
Leo….
Very touching
Dark seems to be the rule today.
Loved your 55
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
@Gman: Oh. I haven’t read many of the others yet. Glad you liked mine! Thanks and have a great weekend yourself! 🙂
So much you said in just 55 words….
wonderful !!
@Sweta: Thanks! Glad you liked it 🙂
Oh my. That was really touching…a very subtle yet emotionally gripping piece.
@Deboshree: Thank you 🙂
Might I just say this is my favourite 55er? It really is.
My best wishes to your friend.
@Antara: Thanks! 🙂 It is one of my favorites of mine too. Glad you liked, and thank you for the wishes!
Well everyone will leave comment here.. but I… Leo, blessed to be your friend.. I know I have to be strong.. and I am..
Someone is Special
@SiS: Well, yes.. You are.. but I think you need to show it! 🙂 Glad to have written.
A very short but very thoughtful lines from you Leo…
May your friend gets a positive result soon about his Dad!
Loved the line “Dad, for your smile, I’ll abandon my tears!”
@Amity: Yep. I hope he gets it too.. Thanks for liking it.. 🙂
A very sweet and heart-touching piece–Vinay. So appropriate for Father’s Day.
Hugs,
Gayle
@Gayle: Thanks very much 🙂 Glad you liked it. No worries about the typo. I got what you meant!
Dads are special and this poem too. Bless your beautiful soul Leo 🙂
@Bendedspoon: Thank you very much 🙂
This is brilliant! I’m glad I came across your blog.
Thanks for the praise, and welcome, Cristy.