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My Son
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My Son |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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My Son (with love for Jay on his birthday ...remembering) You greet the problems of the world with indifference. Totally ingrossed in growing, your elbows and knees are the brunt of asphault's bad jokes. You believe a bandage stops pain, death to you is just a mystery, a catalyst for your questions, the monsters of your dreams are real. "How did God make the world?" "If I bleed will I die?" Spindle legged boy tripping over cracks in the cement with run-down sneakers sun-drenched hair the sea in your eyes. Yes, I love you. No, you will not live forever. --------- I wrote this in the 70's for my then young son...today is his birthday and he is no longer young. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Of course he's still young....of course he is. In your heart, where it really counts, he will always be young, and every other age. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, You are the sweetest,  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enjoyed this heart-warming write from your trove of poetic treasures! Happy birthday to your son! Blessings and hugs to you both!  & Linda |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Aww...give him a birthday hug from me Martie. How sweet. Chris  "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Martie, a fine piece of work...lasting through the years...thank you for sharing |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful Martie.. Hugs to you and your son~ ~ Let peace begin with me... |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
He has such a young looking mother, how could he be that old? Lovely poem, dear friend, may you stay forever young. "May your hands always be busy, May your feet always be swift, May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift. May your heart always be joyful, May your song always be sung, May you stay forever young. * Bob Dylan, Forever Young..... _________ice ><> |
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bgryan Junior Member
since 2003-06-16
Posts 30North Ireland |
What a lucky son to have such a gifted mother,I enjoyed reading your poem.well done. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwwww, God Bless You, sweet friend, your son will always love you and this is a timeless treasure that will shine forever, yay! (kiss on cheek) I love it, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Blessed be a sweet memory. |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
From Larry's "kids say the dardest things file"....my son was about six when we were trying to teach him how to react to strangers........ "What if someone tried to force you into his car?, we asked. He replied. "Stop, drop, and roll." Well, maybe that would work too! Anyway, Martie, nice poem for your son.....mine is 22 now....(they grow up) Larry |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, my daughter, (who isn't young anymore), will always be my little girl. This is a wonderful poem for your son.  Hugs to you and him, Ethel |
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eringobraugh Junior Member
since 2003-12-06
Posts 16Michigan |
I have a 22 year old son and, though it's not his birthday, after reading this piece I'm going to go over and give him a little hug. Of course he'll cringe and wonder what's wrong with his old man, but he'll get over it. I must say that this little poem really hits home. Thank you |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sweet poetry with a timeless message Martie - I am sure Jay learned so much through your wonderous poems - Paul PS he is a very fine young man now!!!! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Martie? *smiling here* may his day have been just as beautiful as the day you penned your heart for him beautiful |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Martie...? This is Katy's birthday, too... thank you for this. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
I came back to re-visit this poem simply because it feels good. When I buried my mother I remember wondering what it would have been like to have been raised by one. Thank you for the insight. |
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WannabePoet Member
since 2003-12-10
Posts 62New York USA |
What a beautiful tribute to your son! Nicely written also, a good read. Thanks |
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