A poem written for my father.
Let’s sit on the edge
And dangle our feet
Let’s go to a place
Where two minds meet
How nice it would be
To talk without caution
To speak about lives long forgotten
To talk of our ancestors, the land and the history
The things that went before that seem a mystery
All I want is your company, your laughter, your time
You tell me about your day, I’ll tell you about mine.
Let’s sit on the edge
And with voices full of calm
Talk about the world, nature and the beauty all around
Let’s look at the birds, the mountains, the hills
The clouds, the forests, the valleys, the streams
Let’s marvel at landscapes and days full of promise.
The joy that is life and all that it brings
Let’s live it again and begin from the start
Let’s forget all the failings and appreciate the art
With gazes wide open and feet on the floor
Let’s think of the present and all that lies before.
Let’s sit on the edge
And with a heart spilling over
Let go of the pain, the guilt and the hurt
Send them off, chase them on, free ourselves of the plight
And enjoy what is left of this glorious life
Only speak of the good, the loving, the true
Because nothing really matters except me and you
We only have now and the time gone is long spent
Let’s not mess it up, let’s not relent
Say yes to the magic, the joy and the pleasure
Feel the grass on our toes and take in the sky without measure
Old times can’t be changed but those still to be had
Are here for the taking so lets stop feeling sad.
Let’s sit on the edge
And with a smile full of wonder
Tell stories of childhood, delinquents and youth
Or pop in for a flyby and bring us a fish
Discuss the weather, the seasons, your favourite dish
Be part of the flurry, the mayhem, the love
Be a part of the memories, the celebrations, the chaos
Be here, be present, and love who we are
Bring us the paper that you would never choose
Talk about the team you are willing to lose
Cuddle the children, push away the dogs
Discuss the forecast and watch us with glee
We are different to you and live our lives openly
We are happy and lovely and blessed full of good
Watch us grow and progress and live the life that we should.
I will wait for you on the edge with my dangling feet
I will wait for you at the place where two minds meet.
It all had its place
It all had to be done
To teach us the lesson we are all one
Connected in spirit until the end of time
I hope you will always hold me in your soul
As I will always hold you in mine.
All my love
Lou
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