The Best Tears I've Cried

I'm a super novus poet...so novus in fact, that I shouldn't even say poet...more like, super novus guy at putting emotions into a formal outline. So, that said, don't laugh at me and my attempt at writing a poem!

But as I watched Etta throughout the day today (lucky enough to have lunch AND dinner with her!) I kept thinking about how much she means to me. I watch her with her mommy and realize how special they both are.

I helped get Etta ready for bed and reflected on the last couple of nights when I've walked into her room to check on her while she's sleeping, and realized how special those moments are when she's asleep and I'm checking on her.

So, I thought I'd try a poem. If it sucks, just don't tell me, ok? I'm a Leo. We don't handle rejection well. :)



                                                             The Best Tears I've Cried

Many tears

Have many causes

Some happy some sad,

Some over real losses.

An internal struggle

Has once been mine

To fight back my tears,

And dodge emotion's line.

But by your crib

And by your side

My eyes well up,

The best tears I've cried.

 Inhale, exhale

Then you repeat

Asleep you stay,

Sweet dreams you meet.

My mind slows down

As I import

All of God's beauty,

No man can thwart.

And by your crib

Me, by your side

My heart takes over

The best tears I've cried.

This kind of love,

I've never had

Belongs solely to me

in one word, "dad."

Breathe in, breathe out

You do once more

A smile from me

You subtly implore.

Crib, bed, or life

Me, by your side

Enjoying, always

The best tears I've cried.