»
Archives
»
Voices on the Web
»
The Weight of a Voice
| Voices on the Web |
|
The Weight of a Voice |
|
|
jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash 
|
I never thought I’d have to stand and fight Against the very people charged to teach My son to learn to speak and help him reach What some might call a normal life. Tonight, Like many other nights, my doubts indict The righteousness of my resolve, impeach The soundness of my judgement, whereas each Delay exacerbates a young boy’s plight. It’s hard enough to raise my son without The added obstacles that aggravate The fear of knowing every minute choice I make must be, without the slightest doubt, In his best interest; a grievous weight That I must bear to give my boy a voice. [This message has been edited by jbouder (edited 06-27-2000).] |
||
| © Copyright 2000 Jim Bouder - All Rights Reserved | |||
Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This is so painful, Jim. I can't imagine what it would be like to have to deal with this. Wonderful work, and great job with the format (Italian sonnet am I correct?). And by the way, it has my vote. Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
||
|
Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I'm not sure what type of writing this is but the story was told through the loving heart of a parent. We don't know helpless or strength until we are the voice of a child. Good luck to you~ |
||
|
Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
heartstrings aplenty... very nice jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
||
|
Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Hey Jim - missed seeing you around! wow, this is wrenching...and superb. Well done...  K |
||
|
Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well written. Add a vote. |
||
|
Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
excellence from your pen ...your voice... to also be his voice ... take care, jm |
||
|
Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Shall I say that this is a tremendous pice of writing... regards, sudhir. Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
||
|
Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Hi Jim, I remember this well from CA. It was great then and still is. A wonderful sequel to "My Son". Thanks, Pete |
||
|
jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Elizabeth, you are correct ... this is an Italian sonnet. Jim |
||
|
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Two thumbs up...  |
||
|
Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Two more. Jim, you have a powerful voice. I hope the same can be born in your son! |
||
|
Lady in Red Member
since 2000-02-16
Posts 147 |
A wonderful sequel to "My Son" indeed Jim. Enjoyed this very much ! |
||
|
Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
This just wrenches, powerfully written. Definately gets my vote. |
||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This poem shows your strength and your love...beautifully done! |
||
|
jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Thanks for all of your kind replies. The good news is I'm winning the fight. The better news is the other side doesn't realize how bad they are losing. Thanks again. Jim |
||
|
Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is so beautifully written! voting |
||
|
AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
I like it...well written true words < !signature--> If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao [This message has been edited by AVANTI (edited 07-12-2000).] |
||
|
Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Guess i said it all before jim ... your friend Philip [This message has been edited by Poertree (edited 07-12-2000).] |
||
|
Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
VOTE |
||
|
tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
WOW...you'll find the voice with your inner strength it's amazing where it comes from. This poem is touching and I send hugs to you and your family. Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
||
|
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Jim Both of your wonderful poems should be published in the local paper, in fact in a lot of publications. I hope they will be. They are certainly engraved in my heart Liz |
||
|
Forrest Cain Member
since 2000-04-21
Posts 306Chas.,W.V. USA |
Good stuff. You have my vote. forrest |
||
|
dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
you must be a terrific father strength be yours for the fight..great write..i dont know anything about italian sonnets, but this is wonderful  dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
||
|
Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
The responsibility of a parent is a sobering but joyous gifting. I admire the way you've expressed your concerns here. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
