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My Sweet Jason
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My Sweet Jason |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA 
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I wrote this poem for My Aunt Jenny. Her son, Jason, my cousin, recently left home at the young age of sixteen and it has just broken her heart, she adores him so much, and she is not the same person anymore. So, I just had to write this poem for her, and it did make her cry. So, now that you know the story behind my poem, you will better understand it. It's not the best written poem, I'll admit, but it does serve it's purpose, I wanted to see the situation though her eyes, and give her hope ~MY SWEET JASON~ Son, I loved you enough to let you go, to give you wings to fly away from my arms that once embraced you so tenderly, I loved you enough to hold back the tears while you walked out that door so that my sorrow would not hurt you, I loved you enough to give you your space and time to discover your place in this world, what else can a mother do, but love her child so much as to watch him say goodbye, knowing that he must learn this life lesson on his own, but, always remember, my sweet Jason, that I love you so very much, you'll always be my little boy, regardless of age or distance, and that is why I patiently wait for your return, while still allowing you to be on your own to taste freedom, it's joy and it's hardships, knowing that you'll soon come back to the mother who loves you so dearly, for, you'll always live in my heart, My sweet Jason Gary *By Melissa Honeybee* The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Wonderful words and sentiment here Melissa. Well written as always. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Excellent description of how worrisome it is for a mother to finally let go, even though she knows that she finally has to. I love the end ... "Knowing that you'll soon come back to the mother that loves you so dearly." Mom's love never dies, that's the beauty of it. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Thank you both for your replies  I hope that he returns soon as wellTake care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Melissa~ A tender poem for your aunt. Hard for some to see the flight feathers of exploration begin to spread ... Just knowing the nest is feathered with love, gives the fledglings a sense of security in knowing they can return. Wonderful sentiments you've displayed from your tender little heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Melissa Honeybee, I left also at 16, and too many thoughts did this writing bring back to me. Thanks for sharing. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Is there anything more painful than letting go of the child you have carried and nurtured all those years? Some just seem ready to fly long before we as mothers are prepared to let them. Thanks for the gentle reminder that they too need to spread their wings. never say never |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very touching and very beautiful, Melissa! It is one of my favorites of yours to date! Denise |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Melissa I loved reading this it really touched my heart. So nice of you to write this for your Aunt. Your lovely gesture will make the waiting easier for her until that day when her son reassures her that she will always be his loving mother...James |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Mellisa, this is very well written with a lot of wisdom inside. Very nicely done.... |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Thank you for your kind replies Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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