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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2013-05-12 07:45 PM

the sun is brighter
than it was yesterday
or perhaps
the little one has slipped
further from its protective covering
dare the little one
stand?
yes, and take two wobbly steps
but stopped
heart beating wildly
fearing to fall
the sun caressed the little one
giving it courage
to keep going
yes, yes, it is a risk
going forward into what the little one
knows not
all it has to do is return
to the protective covering
of the flower of mother
staying there refusing to flourish
and bloom
the warmth of the sun
soothes the fears
somehow the little one knows
to remain in the protective covering
of the flower mother
is more painful
than taking the gamble; the risk
taking that next step
another
with each step the little one
feels growth
and exciting things as he blooms toward
his future

©April 22, 2013 / Jerry at Bolton

~*~ I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-13-2013 06:01 PM).]

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2013-05-13 02:09 AM

quote:
... as he blooms toward
his future

The whole poem is very delicate and profound, dear Jerry, and the ending is truly gorgeous.

I enjoyed your special contribution to Mother's Day.

Margherita

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2013-05-13 06:31 AM

Many thanks, Margherita, for the input you have given to my poem.

~*~ I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. ~*~

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2013-05-13 08:11 PM

Enjoyed...James

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2013-05-13 09:42 PM

Thanks, James, but why do you wait until you post something before you comment on someone esle's work?

~*~ I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

5 posted 2013-05-14 10:59 AM

Margherita said it best. This poem was touching to me because of the way you described the growth. Often personal growth or change follows those same steps.
Wonderful write Jerry

lori

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2013-05-14 11:03 AM

Thank you so much, Lori, for the kindness in your words. It seems you always have time for kindness. That is a special gift.

~*~ I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. ~*~

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

7 posted 2013-05-14 08:08 PM

All I can say is that in the present economy the little ones, in this nest anyways, seemingly aren't taking bloom anytime soon... but, regardless, your poem, as written, was very inspiring and gentle in nature.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2013-05-14 10:23 PM

Thank you, Bob, I really not a brute as I like to portray myself. Thank you.

~*~ I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. ~*~

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