Father’s Song
{Gregory Orr}

Yesterday, against admonishment,
my daughter balanced on the couch back,
fell and cut her mouth.

Because I saw it happen I knew
she was not hurt, and yet
a child’s blood so red
it stops a father’s heart.

My daughter cried her tears;
I held some ice
against her lip.
That was the end of it.

Round and round: bow and kiss.
I try to teach her caution;
she tries to teach me risk.


Here is another poem for Father’s Day, both difficult and beautiful.

Published On: June 16th, 2019 / Categories: poetry / Tags: , , /

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