A fathers pledge. (Rondeau)

by Michael   Feb 3, 2019


fear not my child, for I have vowed
to guard your life, i’m duty bound.
A fathers oath, that I have sworn- -
each day that falls from dusk to dawn;
..in all the years, that come around.

upon this earth, you’ll walk the ground
i’ll be there when, your lost and found.
I made a pledge, that summer morn
To shelter you, from when first born
fear not my child...

my love and trust they will compound-
to form and keep you safe and sound.
We’ll sail the seas come rain and storm;
and through the cold, i’ll keep you warm.
..I shall not fail, to make you proud
fear not my child...

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  • 5 years ago

    by Mark

    Beautiful Michael

    • 5 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Mark :)

  • 5 years ago

    by CRAFTY KEN

    Very heartwarming, only dedicated father's could pen such.

    • 5 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Ken, and for reading :)

  • 5 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    Added to my faves.. This is a beautiful piece Michael and one I hope your children have read. Take care x

    • 5 years ago

      by Michael

      Yes they have and Thanks Em :)x

  • 5 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. Stolen from the heart of every parent Michael. It's perfect :-) x
    =^.^=

    • 5 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Miss Kitty :)x

  • 5 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    This reads so calmly to me and your words are soothing. Sincerely written and emotional because I can't help but think of these "pledges" parents make, and the longing of a child to be sheltered and supported even through difficult times. I feel like as a child, I worried if I would face that rejection or sudden coldness as I grew and learned who I was becoming.

    • 5 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you MA, and your comments resonate :)x

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