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Dancing To The Beat Of A Different Drummer (For My Son Matthew)
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Dancing To The Beat Of A Different Drummer (For My Son Matthew) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Dancing To The Beat Of a Different Drummer (For Matthew) You entered this world fighting changing life as I once knew it a little man born before his time or was it after mine I held you crying when you couldn’t fly to reach that red balloon you left drift hoping catch the stars and I clutched you tight afraid to let you go You aged long before I was ready to let you Dr. Seuss giving way to comic books and hot rod cars and red became blue and the grass was no longer green and we agreed to disagree I watch you now fearless and can’t help but wonder when it was that you grew up I want to hold on to you just a moment longer I want to hear those first words and watch those first stumbling steps but you turn to me ready to dance and all I can do is let the music play (I've found myself missing my children's younger days more and more lately. Matthew has always danced to the beat of a different drummer and for that I respect him. It's hard to imagine that this 6'2" man was once that 5 pound 15 oz baby I held in my arms...Matthew, you are your own person and for that and so much more, I love you...Mom) [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (09-02-2003 09:02 PM).] |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I want to hear those first words and watch those first stumbling steps but you turn to me ready to dance and all I can do is let the music play Ruth this is beautiful. I often watch my daughter with her own two sons and think...."if only I could turn back time, just for a little while." I wish I had known how quickly our babes do grow up. hugs to you dear lady, Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You're an amazing mother, Ruth - Your love, understanding, and compassion are undoubtedly an anchor for your children... They'll always hold on to that... Nicely written, m'friend.. |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Lovely...!! Very touching for me. I miss the same. They grew up before I knew it. That's the cycle of life, and I accept it, but I still miss the childhood..let me take care of that for you kind of things. :'( I had to get a hanky for this one. It's fresh on my mind. Shara @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Masked Intruder
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Senior Member
since 1999-05-23
Posts 1231Near golden sunsets |
I know my mother is feeling the same thing. But, my parents are visiting this weekend. It's a long drive from Boston. And through all that rain. *Grins* They'll be glad to get here for many reasons. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
so like "a loving mom..." beautiful, Ruth M |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
This is so loving, it shines with the afterglow of motherhood choices. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
What a lovely poem for your son to treasure always. So many readers who are also parents will surely identify with your feelings. I know that I certainly do.  EA P.S. Great to see you back! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Wow Ruth! What Nan said and more. Makes me want to go write a poem for Todd too. I wonder if it is September that is bringing this out, as I see the kids walking to school the memories are flooding back. You dear lady are the very glue that will have you both dancing together one day to the same tune, I just know this. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
HootieGal~ This is tender, touching, tissue-stuff~ Having just celebrated my BABY son's birthday last weekend ... I know the loving cling of those precious memories~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The pictures of my kids that I'm most enchanted by are those of long, lost years ago. We give them roots and wings, but they choose their own flight path. You've written a very caring piece that any parent can feel. Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
and can’t help but wonder when it was that you grew up I want to hold on to you just a moment longer I want to hear those first words and watch those first stumbling steps hoot_owl_rn, this is a very touching poem. I know exactly how you are feeling. I miss the days when my "little girl" really was a little girl. Thanks for sharing this. Hugs Ethel |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
You are a wonderful mother with an amazing heart and I know he has your angelic spirit within.It's something we all seem to be reflecting on latley, but know that he carries you with him everyday Crystal |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all for your kind replies. Raising children certainly puts a few gray hairs on ones head, but it is a joy I'm glad I never had to do without |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Ruth- This has me thinking once again of my own son who is about the same height as yours. I only met him when he was 4, yet I would love to go back to the days where I could carry him to bed just one more time. Outstanding job with this. We are all equal but we’re individually different |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
but you turn to me ready to dance and all I can do is let the music play ~*~ Enjoy him, Ruth...I've promised my grandsons a dance with them and we're going to start early! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Ruth I have been thinking similar thoughts about my three sons recently...I miss those younger days a lot...when they were totally dependent upon me, and so much of their time was mine...that time seems to be only about the first five years of life and then they become busy with school and with friends...still their are many pleasures to be lived with children no matter the age...I wish I could see mine more often and spend more time with them....I am trying to write of those days, how I miss them, but it is hard to come out...for now I only have a rough draft...take care, James |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THis is written so lovingly and from a dedicated heart. What son would not cling to this verse like a long ago blanket. THis is a wonderful tribute to a mother's love WEll done, sweet, sweet friend Liz |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You sweet friend, this made me cry because though obviously I haven't been a parent yet as I still am too young and must enjoy the other things in life first, I understand the tears of each parent as their children get older and I always give my mom a warm hug so she knows the boy in my heart is always there and I will always be her little boy! (wipes tears) I send many angel hugs your way, sweet friend, you are the kind of mother any child would love to have, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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eeyorre New Member
since 2003-07-25
Posts 4 |
Your words are beautiful. I don't have children, and if I do now it will be past my time, but what you wrote spoke to me. All we can do is let the music play (and dance). I'll remember your words, thank you! |
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short_freak88 New Member
since 2003-09-07
Posts 1 |
wow this was awesome!!! you sound like a great mother i see they call you ruth!!! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
It seems they grow too quickly sometimes. They're only young once so every parent should take the time to enjoy them while they can. This is a beautiful write! Eric The best teachers have the biggest ears |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
its good to see you at PIP again! they do grow up too fast don't they? |
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