Dancing Echoes

Beats Stumbling Around in Silence

Father

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You and I always seemed to be
On the opposite sides of a bridge
Neither able to cross without it swinging wildly
Tension thick as humid gulf air
Impatience and disappointment our love language

You and I alike in so many ways
So sensitive we each tried to bite first
Both with a stubborn shell of protection
Curiosity for life’s most enigmatic questions our common ground
With expectations released, forgiveness our final passage

In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #197: Fathers

Author: Dancing Echoes

I am a scientist by trade and artist by soul. My creative outlet used to be dancing but due to injuries and age, I must now find another path. I am hoping my writing, poetry and photography can be this new path. Awards: While I am grateful and honored for the numerous nominations, I don’t have time to respond to them with the attention they deserve, so for the most part, I am an award free blog. All photographs and words are mine unless otherwise credited. © 2015-2023 Dancing Echoes ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author/owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Christy Draper with appropriate and specific direction to the original content on Dancing Echoes.

5 thoughts on “Father”

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  1. iidorun
    July 28, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Beautifully written. I’ve had these moments with my father. It is only forgiveness that allows the bridge to be crossed.

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  2. Dancing Echoes
    July 28, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Yrs! I am glad you understand.

    Liked by 1 person

  4. iidorun
    July 28, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    You’re welcome! Very eloquently written. Sometimes the bridge stand-off is minutes, sometimes months, sometimes years but the way to cross is always the same. ❤️

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