Two A.M. (from Boyhood Tales)

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jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

0 posted 2009-09-13 09:27 AM

Two A.M. (from Boyhood Tales)

Two a.m.
I'm up – still up,
I should say,
because 'up' portends you've been down
under covers,
snuggly,
warm – asleep,
and that I haven't been today,
tonight.
Seventeen was a big day,
larger than life in many ways,
profoundly changing,
forever transforming,
if only cosmetically seen
because the boy is still a boy,
only inside is he becoming a man.
I'm up – still up,
because only now has the profundity of what I've done
hit home. . .
I joined the Navy today.

©wesley james beard, jr.
september 2009

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2009-09-13 09:40 AM

Oh, Jimmy!! That concluding line gave me such a shiver!!

You rendered the change in your life with incredible power. Such a decision at that age, what a reason to be up at two a.m.!!!

Love your boyhood tales very much!

Love,
Margherita

anniepimm54
Member

since 2009-09-03

Posts 110

2 posted 2009-09-13 09:43 AM

I mirror what Margherita said
Excellent poem and i loved the end bit as well made me smile..thank you for sharing
Annie

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

3 posted 2009-09-13 11:53 AM

I love these little boyhood slices of your life.

When I was a kid it seemed I had my whole life in front of me,
and yet I went from here to there in record breaking time. (25 years later)
Life is a precious gift, and I'm on the backside of it
and just not sure how it happened so fast.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2009-09-13 10:46 PM

Hi, Jimmy! It's nice to have you back gifting us with another boyhood memory! That was a big decision to join the navy at that age! I hope the Navy was good to you!

Giving you a big, warm hug and a broad smile,

Linda

brneyedgrly
Senior Member

since 2009-06-08

Posts 1125
nowhere and everywhere

5 posted 2009-09-14 12:01 PM

enjoying your boyhood tales, j

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

6 posted 2009-09-14 12:21 PM

Wow, that last line sums it up very well, Jimmy. Excellent write.
Ida

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

7 posted 2009-09-14 02:10 AM

Jimmy,

You 'wowed' me with this one. Great writing, great story and you are quite a man.

xoxoxo
A

Heart2Heart
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since 2009-05-15

Posts 738
Scotland/Norway

8 posted 2009-09-14 05:58 AM

Big decisions for a young boy of 17 at the time and massive changes to pattern of life no doubt. Loved sharing your poetic narration and life's experiences.
Heart2Heart

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

9 posted 2009-09-14 07:52 PM

Awww Jimmy, you gift us with such lovely glimpses into your soul and life...

and I for one, am glad that I was here today to catch that glimpse. Hugs my dear friend.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

10 posted 2009-09-14 08:50 PM

Thank you for this timely piece.
In less than two weeks, my daughter graduates from US Coast Guard basic
and will head to Oregon coast to work
at small boat station (Tillamook Bay,
ie sea rescues and coastal law enforcement.)
I am moving back to Oregon as well.

(thanks for reading my poem)

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

11 posted 2009-09-14 10:48 PM

Ditto to Linda's true comments Jimmy,

You wrote it so well. Take care my friend.

Lindsay

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