Saturday, April 26, 2014

"Why"

M. Bednar iPhone

Why?

"Dad, why does the wind wrinkle the water?"
one of many "wondering" thoughts
he earnestly asks while on a ten mile bike ride
wandering up and down (one too many) hills.

Dad finds the words; he always does,
which sends him off pondering whatever he spies
next, while I enjoy a winsome view of the two
holding hands, wildly content to welcome this respite.

by Margaret Bednar, April 27, 2014


This is linked with "Imaginary Garden With Real Toads - The Letter W" hosted by Marian.  I used 14…  We DID take a hilly, ten mile bike ride today and my six year son did ask questions non-stop.  We just kept laughing at his inquisitiveness.  I enjoyed watching my husband answer every single one.  (He didn't really ask about the wrinkly water, though.  - that's artistic license :)



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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

This poem is filled with such maternal warmth it almost made me sad... *sigh* But at the same time it is so beautiful that it almost made me sad too! *smile* GREAT write!

Kerry O'Connor said...

Awww! What an amazing moment you have captured here in word and picture. What it is to be wife and mother to father and son.

Sumana Roy said...

children are always associated with whys....and... he's a wonder dad...thanks for the beautiful moment Margaret :)

Scarlet said...

I treasure those moments when children are very inquisitive ~ Your love for your family shines so brightly Margaret ~ Such a lovely picture of father & son too ~

Kathryn Dyche said...

I love seeing the "why's" through the eyes of a child . . . such a beautiful write.

Marian said...

Margaret, the noticing and telling of this simple moment is just stellar. i love it.

TexWisGirl said...

so innocent and sweet. :)

Helen said...

Know I've said this before .. love it when you write about your family life. Very special!

Lisa Gordon said...

I LOVE this!!!

21 Wits said...

Best line, and idea ever, why the wind wrinkles the water- I am wowed with that! Bravo, great write.

Anonymous said...

that's a fun age... ~