Poems From the Heart of Experience

Poems From
The Heart
Of Experience

A Collection by Michael McColgan

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Poems

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Ode To a Father

Empty Nest

Pink

Lifetime Dagger

Ode to The View

Ode to the Four Horseman

The View Through The Backward Looking Glass

My Spring Fling with Covid-19

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Ode to a Father

The day you came into this world was so special.
You suffered through your first days,
Tears abound, love would always stay.

You would not sleep, so we walked.
You would not sleep, so we talked.
We have spent much time together,
I would not trade it for anything.

You were my long drive companion.
Your reward was the tale of The Giant Squid.
We would lie and create our story,
Those memories will always be my companion.

I have never had to worry about your schooling,
You knew what to do, and did it.
You enjoyed being pushed, being challenged.
I could not be more proud of who you have become.

You have matured beyond your years.
I love you for that.
You have always been on the right side of choices.
I will always respect you for that.

Though we may have argued
We may have disagreed,
You have never rebelled
For that I will always love you.

I will miss you every day,
Looking forward to a visit and a stay.
I have never doubted your ability
Or your character.

You have kept me going all these years.
Your smile,
Your sarcasm,
Your willingness to push yourself.

Whether it was school,
Or band,
Or softball,
You always challenged yourself to be your best.

If you are a reflection of your parents through how you were raised,
I must have not screwed up,
As you are an exceptional young lady,
Bound for greatness.

The Empty Nest…………

The nest is empty, as am I a bit..
I know it is what needs to happen, but it is hard, so very hard.

The past 19 years have been dedicated to you.
My entire life, my entire focus has been parenting you…

I know you are ready to move on, you are incredibly smart, driven and mature.
You can handle a great deal, but not being there to help is hard for me.

I have all the faith that you will be unbelievably successful, in whatever you do.
You are strong, stronger than I at your age.
The thought of not being there when you need a shoulder or advice, brings on tears.
I know you understand I am always there, and always will be, wherever I am,
The hole that is gnawing in my gut is rough for me at this time.

My focus on you has deep seeds….
I did not have a loving father growing up to offer support to me,
This has been weighing on me during this time,
I want you to have all the love, comfort, guidance and opportunities that I did not.

I know we have prepared you very well…
I know you have all the tools you need…

Letting go will take time for me; time, tears and my belief in you.

I love you so very much,
I am so proud of you
Your successes will help me, over time.
I have devoted my life to helping them become reality. DAD

The epilogue is easier…..
Speaking with you last night helped me beyond understanding.
The happiness in your voice,
The friends you are making,
The way you are taking care of your business,
Makes me finally realize that we have prepared you…….
To be the tremendous young lady you are.

(PS…..No promises, there still might be some teary nights)

Pink

Pink es Rosa.
Tough guys wear pink.
Pink is a new born baby.
Pink is a delicious steak.
Pink is the Mary Kay Cadillac.
Pink is the new power Red.
We need pink as a rainbow color.
Pink is not just for girls.
As pink as a baby pig.
Pink makes me happy.
Pink is refreshing.
Pink is….

Lifetime Dagger

High School Sweethearts
A beautiful summer romance.
Distance
Separation
Dagger to the heart.

I left for prep school,
You stayed.
Distance Romance did not last.
Dagger to the heart.

College separation greater
Distance a hinderance.
I came back for one summer,
Rekindled a spark.
Lifetime separation
Dagger to the heart.

That summer was the last time we saw each other.
Christmas Card pictures over the years.
The soft blue of your eyes the lasting image.
The what ifs live.
The first real love ideals live.