You were here for me every step of the way, no matter how treacherous or uncomfortable you were. You provided me with comfort and safety, a safe place to express my deepest fears and darkest hurts.
You were here
when I needed you most
providing comfort, a warm shoulder,
like an old worn sweater
still smelling like dad’s cologne.
©2020 CBialczak
Written for Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge: https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/03/10/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-168-synonymsonly/#comment-76545
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I’ve been an educator most of my life, too, and so I am drawn to your blog and to your writing for children. This poem (You Were Here) is delightful. We all need a David in our lives… one who is faithfully here for us… and one who reminds us of our beloved dad.
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Thank you! I don’t teach at the moment but I am thinking about going back if I can get a Special Ed Director job. I love seeing the kids and interacting, I just can’t be in a classroom anymore.
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Best wishes on your future endeavors. ♥️👍
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Thank you
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger for all Genres as well as craft books and commented:
Nice!
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Thank you so much for reblogging this! I really appreciate the compliment!
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You’re welcome!
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Smells have the power to transport us to another time. Beautiful poem!
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Thank you
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Excellent! I’d like to use this one in the book. That last line about Dad’s cologne… Wowser. 😀 Love it!
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Wow! Thank you! I take that as a huge compliment!!!
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Well deserved!
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Very nice!
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