Love beatifies acts of sacrifice,
Acquits itself just in discharging debts,
Provides kinfolk a glimpse of paradise:
Quantums by which fathers love their begets.
Fathers contend to paint life in Vermeers:
Provincial scenes limned in domestic bliss—
Whilst enthralled in their sundry métiers,
Their bidden toils doth bid the Judas kiss.
Sanguine dreams and high ideals reify
Shared linkages ‘twixt dads and progeny:
Inherent traits redound to signify
A hale family's epic odyssey.
Keen gratitude for a dad's priceless worth,
Spans the years to reckon from ere one's birth.
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Well articulated and nicely embellished in poetic rhyme and rhythm. A beautiful work of art, lovely and very heartfelt. Thanks for sharing, David.
I am as delighted as I am honored by your thoughtful and gracious comment. I am touched by your depth of soul and your ability to express otherwise ineffable sentiments. Thank you.