A fathers pledge. (Rondeau) (22) 13 HM

by Michael

fear not my child, for I have vowed
to guard your life, i’m duty bound...

'Shelter - this way' (Grandmother stories #2) (9) 5 HM

by Michael

Again I reminisce of stories you told me..
...into the bunker...

Mothers day (acrostic) Milly's mothers day thread (14) 7

by Michael

May I take this
Opportunity to eternally...

Imelda (4) 4

by Alex Penuelas

I reminisce in
All of the times...

Emma (acrostic) (6) 4

by Phil

Even though you're in pain you
Manage to stay afloat and always...

Cardboard Boats and Butterflies (10) 5

by Cindy

Cardboard boxes were our boats
Carrying us to far off lands...

Ode to my daughter (11) 10

by Larry Chamberlin

You became my own child
though birthed from another man...

Angel In My Life (Acrostic) (6) 4 HM

by Meena Krish

A bundle of innocence came into my life
Nestled tenderly by my side...

Forever, You're My Tiny Dancer (5) 3

by IdTakeABulletForYou

Mommy,
My dear mommy...

Communication at best (5) 6

by Michael

Upon my palm, I press my lips
then blow a kiss, that twists and flips...

Happy (acrostic) (10) 6

by Michael

Hearing children laugh
As they play with...

A Dad's Job (tanka) (6) 8

by Larry Chamberlin

A father's a man
who gets his own birthday cake...