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seraphin
Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004
Michigan

0 posted 2006-08-14 10:11 PM


My Son

My Son, how I love you.
There exists no ocean that could compete with the depth.
No mountain attains a greater height.
No eternity more infinite.
And “pride” is best defined,
By the look in my eyes,
When you are near.

My Son, how I love you.
What grave indifference,
The opinions of others is given,
When in dispute
With the opinion you express.
A trust that is nurtured,
Over many years of unquestionable love.

My Son, how I love you.
For God, in all his glory,
Has never bestowed upon me,
A gift
More precious than you.
How do I tell you?
Explain?
You are my life.

My Son. How I love you.
And as you go through your life,
Keep that near.
For there exists no ocean too deep for you to cross.
No mountain to high for you to scale,
For I taught you well, my Son.
I taught you for one reason alone.
I love you.


© Copyright 2006 Sandra McDonald - All Rights Reserved
The Lady
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634
The Southwest
1 posted 2006-08-14 11:05 PM



well shoot, Sandra!
you have brought tears to my eyes
sons are so...
I can't explain it either
but, you know
thank you for this

seraphin
Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004
Michigan
2 posted 2006-08-14 11:15 PM


Thank you, Lady. I actually have three sons and each "knows" this was written for them, expressly.
aziza
Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995
Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!
3 posted 2006-08-15 02:40 AM


You touched me.

This is a wonderful tribute to your sons.
I would like to share it with my mother if you don't mind.  She lost her son - and the hole has never been filled.  I know she would love this poem.

aziza

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631
West Coast
4 posted 2006-08-15 08:13 AM


mommapower rules!!, enjoyed this soulspeak sandra
LeeJ
Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

5 posted 2006-08-15 08:29 AM


Sandra, this is a vision that every mother holds close to heart...wonderfully penned, enjoyed
JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
6 posted 2006-08-16 07:23 PM


Nice...James
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