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Every Man Should Have a Son
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Every Man Should Have a Son |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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EVERY MAN SHOULD HAVE A SON A child conceived, a baby born parents faces lit with joy a fervent wish, a silent prayer the birth of a little boy. They count his fingers and his toes their hearts are beating glad a perfect child in every way the spitting image of his dad He coos and gurgles in his cot this child their hearts have won, While father looks with unveiled pride every man should have a son Parents watch with love filled heart to see the child’s first tiny smile, A clutching hand, a sleeping pose all goes on memory’s file. Upright he sits in baby’s cot first tooth break s out its bond first he crawls then tottering steps God has waved his magic wand. Time flashes past on silent wings and as usualy is the rule a tearful face ;a hesitant step Its the boys first day at school. Schooldays come then pass beyond He stands awkward in his teens He’s at that difficult stage in life of adolescent in betweens At twenty one he stands a man perhaps one day he’ll rise to fame, yes every man should have a son to carry on his name. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Very beautifully expressed, dear Lindsay. Yes, I think this is the intimate wish of every man. Of course I might add, that every little son should have a little sister  !Love, Margherita |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, you old softie! Nice when you take a break from humor (although it's great)and show your level of sincerity. Very nicely said... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Margherita, you summed it up very well my dear, Every son should have a little sister and thank you for stating that. Hello Mike, yes I have got a soft side but I'm proud of that fact and I'll bet you have a soft side as well. Thank you. Vandana, short and sweet but very neat And I thank you for taking the time to reply. God bless you all. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Lindsay, Sons and/or daughters are both cool, in their own different ways. I've raised two of each. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (03-29-2010 12:28 AM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...I have three sons and I hope every man doesn't have a son or my sons would have a hard time finding a wife...one is already married...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my good friends Bobby and James, thank you so much for taking the time to respond. You are both very fortunate in having family's to carry on the family name. Good luck to you both. Lindsay |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Lindsay, Sorry I have not been round about as of late, but I had to take a moment to thank you for this wonderful write. I adore my youngest as I get to spend a lot more time watching him grow. I am not sure how much I am looking forward to his teen years, but we will, like he did, take it one step at a time, fantastic read. Tracey |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks Tracey, It's a real blessing to have a son, or more than one and watch them all grow up and make a place for themselves in life, and hopefully steer them on the right path. I appreciate you popping in with a kind response. Take care my friend. Lindsay |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes Lindsay, this is a fine piece...makes me sad though that I can't bear children any longer, but I have 2 girls and that's soothing to me |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks dear Dixie for your comment. You are indeed very fortunate in having two lovely girls, it's a lot to be thankful for. Take care, Love. Lindsay |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm not a son and have none... but this went straight to my heart. *S* Beautiful work, m'friend!! |
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whisperingwalt Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
It is always encouraging to see a man express his emotions and you did this in a fine way. Good on you! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Ruth and Walt, many thanks my friends for your kind response. they are always appreciated. God bless and take care. Lindsay |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Be careful of what you wish for But to have a little lad Can be a friend and something more But don't name your boy Toerag. Balladeer's mom advised young 'Deer' And he was often told, "I wish your dad had listened And practiced birth control." Lindsay, truly enjoy reading your poetry. Whenever I read poetry, stories and even articles I wonder what the authors were thinking or the reason they wrote something and why. I admire those that can write on several different subjects, and how they vary from one emotion to another, as in those that can go from love, memories, heartache to humor or drama. You seem to be able to go from one emotion to another with ease. |
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Lamar Cole Member
since 2009-05-01
Posts 274 |
Sons and daughters are wonderful gifts from God. |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Very nicely transfered thoughts to words, Lindsay. Our sons are like an extension of our selves, a second mirror. Jeff |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
So heartfelt, and so true. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Toerag, I'm so glad that Balladeer's Mum didn't practice birth control and I'm glad that your Mum didn't either. I enjoy all sorts of poetry but I like rhyming poetry the best, especcially if the meter is correct. I have been confined to a wheel-chair for the last six years so I have plenty of time to sit and think about what to write. I am also in a writer's group who meet once a month here at our place and each poet takes it in turn to suggest a different topic for the following month. They come up with some unbelievable suggestions but it really makes you stretch your poetic powers to come up with something worth reading. I thank you my friend for your interest and your kind words. Take care. Lindsay How did you come up with the name Toerag, I'm quite intrigued. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my good friends Lamar, Jeff and Sharon, Your kind comments has brightened my day And I sincerely thank you for taking the time to make a kind comment. All the best. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Your poetry never fails to disappoint. I enjoyed this one as well. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I honestly think this is my favorite of yours. I won't say why, but I will say that I know you are right. When my parents lost their son - their life was never the same. Love this and love you, A |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Really enjoyed reading this, my friend, and you're probably right. I have one of each and would have taken either/or, or pairs of either/or. Carrying on my name has never been a biggy with me, having children always was and is important to me, and having them grow up into the fine adults they are will carry my name much farther, than a son alone ever could. So I agree with you in principal - although I will say every man should have at least one of each! Again, much enjoyed the read, my friend. And I know this kinda got off track...heh, heh. j. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Lindsay, a young lady at an old poetry site and here had the audacity to say I was a mischievious rascal and incorrigible. Can you imagine? At any rate, she was from Great Britain and penned me a Toerag. Supposedly the above defines a Toerag. |
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