Kael

by koyaai
Coming home
after a long day of inhumane drudgery
I anticipate
the wild taps of little feet
running towards the door

Complete with today's stories
of how the dog
ate today's broccoli
without mum knowing

or tomorrow's plans
including how he needs
a small nuclear reactor
for their moon rocket

But I am met with silence
oh my one fear
of silence
in the world of welcomed noise

Kael?
I shout
Kael? Tatay is here.
Still, there is nothing but silence

There should be shouting
anytime from now
And I would act surprised
then we would tumble down
play wrestle the bear
and laugh the rest of the day off

But I enter the home in a complete lull
My heart is beating
like a little boy's toy drums
after a whole bar of chocolate

What would life be without
the one reason you are alive?
how good will the mornings be
without the sunshine that fills it with glee

Just as I was about
to settle down and introspect
I hear a familiar voice from outside

My heart skips a beat
But slowly, a smile is drawn
on a face that seemed
to have been beaten by life

With the sound of him
opening the front door
I take a deep breath and think
Tomorrow is not that bad
Not when I have him by my side
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Mahoobee

Mahoobee

August 1, 2015 - 16:27 So beautiful n sweet. Love the rhymes. Good luck :)
koyaai

koyaai

August 1, 2015 - 16:52 Thanks!
Mahoobee

Mahoobee

August 1, 2015 - 17:02 Your very welcome :D
sheelsdevi

sheelsdevi

August 1, 2015 - 18:45 A very well written poem on the finer emotions of heart and mind. An apprehensive fear .well written.
koyaai

koyaai

August 1, 2015 - 19:54 Thanks for the compliment! Being a father gives you new fears but also new hopes!
nupur27

nupur27

August 1, 2015 - 19:20 The fear of not losing!!! Shown sooo well!!
koyaai

koyaai

August 1, 2015 - 19:54 Thanks for the compliment!
Manahill Naik

Manahill Naik

August 2, 2015 - 13:15 well expressed and an amazing concept.. lovedd ittt :)
koyaai

koyaai

August 2, 2015 - 14:53 Thanks! Just being a father is scary in itself!
Manahill Naik

Manahill Naik

August 3, 2015 - 13:16 i can imagine o.O
natsume1988

natsume1988

August 2, 2015 - 14:45 Wow... My heart aches, and my tears almost fall. So I'm very relieved when I read the last part. God, that almost gave me a heart attack! But seriously, its a job well done. I really enjoyed the way you wrote the words and translate in a verse, and make it a story... I'm very impressed, indeed...
koyaai

koyaai

August 2, 2015 - 14:52 It's actually based on a true story. I kinda forgot that my little boy liked to play around with the kids next door and I was a bit early from work. But the fear is real. It starts to hit you the moment they start walking because there's not going back from that point on. Before you know it, they are saying goodbye for college. lol I'm feeling old already. haha
bestdianneever

bestdianneever

August 2, 2015 - 15:44 I like the name, Kael.
koyaai

koyaai

August 2, 2015 - 15:47 Yep! It has a nice ring to it!
bestdianneever

bestdianneever

August 2, 2015 - 15:48 Though I was just wondering, where are you from?
koyaai

koyaai

August 2, 2015 - 15:52 From the Philippines... Same as you, right?
bestdianneever

bestdianneever

August 2, 2015 - 15:52 Why didn't you tell me? -_- hahaha
koyaai

koyaai

August 2, 2015 - 15:56 Did not really feel it was required... lol
bestdianneever

bestdianneever

August 2, 2015 - 15:57 I only knew when I've read the word 'tatay' and I was like...what does this mean? :D
koyaai

koyaai

August 2, 2015 - 16:02 Haha it is what it is darling... Great to meet a fellow Pinoy here!
bestdianneever

bestdianneever

August 2, 2015 - 16:03 me too. :DD
PriM

PriM

August 4, 2015 - 15:54 Losing someone close is hard and painful! Good work capturing the moments!

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