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Richy
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

0 posted 2014-02-06 09:56 PM

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My screen door creaked as I walked
out front

Looking for my cat like I do
every morning

A note in the sky made my eyes
turn scarlet

Toward the east where
sun
breaks day

The ink on the blue was written
in red

And it made me think of my
youngest son
Jared

I walked in the house
and my cat
followed suit

I nudged on my camera
and it opened
an eye

I pointed it toward
the blush
of the breeze

And stole
this momentary
art
of reflection

I can hear the sabers
as they rattle
in the distance

Through the palm tree
on my neighbor’s
green lawn

The drum beats are
pounding
their chests
ever louder

A red line of
blood,
has been drawn
in the sand

It’s easy to
rush
to a fight
when you’re youthful

I learned that by being
one
of six brothers

You mess
with a sibling

You mess,
with them
all

But patience will always,
be the flip side
of fear

And
mankind, is often
not, very so

This sunrise, I looked up
and read,
the new page

That sailors like my son
should all
take warning

It’s hitting me
now,
what he decided,
to do

As the days go on
we all,
must grow up

I just wish that this
damn world

Somehow,
would too
love, dad

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from left to right: My sons Richie, Ryan, and Jared about 20 years ago

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at my son, Jared's, Naval Basic Training Graduation last year.. my other son, Ryan, on the right

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my son, Jared, some months ago..

love, dad

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2014-02-06 10:14 PM

Heartfelt poem and Lovely family, Rich. Enjoyed.
Ida

Richy
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

2 posted 2014-02-06 10:17 PM

thank you Ida..

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

3 posted 2014-02-06 10:58 PM

Love it! Enjoyed this glimpse into your life, Richy.
I can tell you are one proud papa....as you should be.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2014-02-06 11:01 PM

Way to go Richy! Way to be a Dad! Sweet Poem.

Lori

Richy
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

5 posted 2014-02-06 11:14 PM

thank you Lori Blue, yes very proud for sure.. thanks for, being there, to share the glimpse..

Richy
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

6 posted 2014-02-06 11:18 PM

thanks so much Lori G..

yes, being a dad, defines me..

my kids are the most important poem ive ever written

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

7 posted 2014-02-06 11:21 PM

Yes indeed, loved seeing your boys and little Jared with his USA shirt while very young. love to you all. jo

Richy
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

8 posted 2014-02-06 11:24 PM

haha thanks jo..

yes i noticed that too

blessings to you as well

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2014-02-08 06:16 PM

very nice...James

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