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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon 
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Watching You Sleep I hear you breathing even and slow Slumber, so peaceful, becomes you. A slight turn, a sigh escapes your lips. Fluttering eyelids, revealing a touch of blue. A stray strand of hair across your brow. You look so charming and sweet. Remembrances mayhaps that cause You to swim deeper into your dreams. Eighteen now, you're still just my li'l man. I remember the day I brought you home. Swaddled in receiving-blanket blue You were a love I could call my own. You've grown up straight and tall A man in body but my li'l boy in my eyes. You've turned out loving and caring Somewhat lazy, I guess part of your guise. You have a sense of humour so funny A laugh that floats easy on a breeze. When angered, your blue eyes get so stormy. But clouds disappear with willingness to please. So eighteen years later I still watch you sleep Wondering where your life will take you. I hope the sweetness that is in your soul, And the love in your heart remains strong and true. By Wild Child 6/6/00 Magnolia Manor Dedicated to my son Steven Leviticus (Levi) Holder < !signature--> Â Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho [This message has been edited by WildChild (edited 06-14-2000).] |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
I also have a son (nineteen)who grew up faster then I wanted him to. This poem is so lovely and heartfelt,it brought tears to my eyes. They will always be our "little boys" won't they? Debbie |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is so sweet..how neat to have a mom writing poetry to her 18 yr old son... no matter who theyre written to, i still call them "love letters"  i could really feel the love in this one..i imagine he must think youre pretty awesome too! .....  dg "A Poet's life is on written page; a scenario to take the stage--watch..." dgvarner |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Debbie...yes, they will always be our "little boys". Of course I can't tell him that. lol. Thanks for reading. dg...love letters..yes that's it exactly..a love letter. I hope he thinks I'm awesome but as long as he still loves me, it will be awesome enough for me. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
This was beautiful, he might not treasure it now, you know the rebellious teen thing but I'm sure as he gets older he will appreciate your ability to express your love so poetically !! |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
Sister Dear, yes iwill always see that wide-eyed little boy with scapes and scabs and hard won scars...also peeking out of his plywood walled "bedroom"...and laughing in the pool! Hard to believe they are all grown up now... makes ya wanna get a few more, huh? D bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi WildChild, This was precious and brought back many memories of my own. Beautifully written and from your heart. Loved it. Marcy |
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kelieth Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 314Normal IL - USA |
Great story of your love for your son. If nothing is more aprehensive as the wonders of life. Kevin "Anything is possible with patience, time is the tool use it to reach your goals." |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a beautiful poem and touching tribute to your son. wonderfully written. ------------------------ "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." E.E Cummings. "Art is a lie which makes us realise the truth." Pablo Picasso "We Irish are too poetical to be poets, we are a nation of brilliant failures" Oscar Wilde ----- |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
WildChild, this is beautiful ! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
What a beautiful tribute to your son. "a man in body but my lil' boy in my eyes" Very true! Although I am 21, my mom still calls me her lil' baby girl. You should definately show this to him, or better yet when he, someday, has a child of his own, then give this poem to him, he'll surely appreciate it then and understand the love of a parent Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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darbo New Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 7 |
This is a very touching poem. I wish every child could experience the love that you show. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
So sweet and loving....loved this!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, tender and touching, Shawna! How come it's not a book selection? Great picture too! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 07-17-2000).] |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
What a lovely reminisce! As an 18 yr old myself, my mom dotes on me too *S* WildChild, this is beautiful! love, michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Thanks to all of you in your replies. I finally showed it to him and got the greatest smile and hug from him and he even wanted a print out. In answer Denise, I didn't post it as a book selection because I didn't know how at that time. Now it's too late LOL. Thanks again to all. PS....Dan...I thought about it and decided that NO I don't want a few more...grandkids are good enough LOL.. < !signature--> Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho [This message has been edited by WildChild (edited 07-18-2000).] |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
hey! i see where you sd it was "too late" to post this poem as a book selection--but its not..if you havent already, just repost it in voices on the web! (remember to mark it as a book selection so we can put in our vote!) dg "i speak in written word--my lips, no sound may utter..." dgvarner |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a touching gift |
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Becky Mangrum Member
since 2006-10-18
Posts 56 |
Beautifully done it speaks for its self oh and lord yes wait for the grandchildren lol |
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