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Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

0 posted 2001-10-02 02:33 AM

Happy Birthday son. You're a wonderful man.
How could I be this old so soon?...

We were never meant to die.
So even in our old age,
We don’t have to wonder why.
It’s our infancy of eternity.

Today you were born.
Child of my youth,
Never again can I be forlorn.
Your beginning in eternity.

Today is Thirty plus years past.
I wonder where it went,
Passing by so fast?
Beginning of our eternity.

We were never meant to die.
Now I’m nearing my old age,
We don’t have to wonder why.
The infancy of my eternity.

Sin really isn’t fair.
God of all time,
Promised forever we could share.
Grace guarantees us that eternity.

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

[This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 10-02-2001).]

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2001-10-02 04:22 AM

I like the lines

"So even in our old age,
We don’t have to wonder why.
It’s our infancy of eternity."
What a comforting thought.

But wasn't Gracie always fair to George?

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2001-10-02 10:00 AM

Midnitesun,
Thanks for your response. Just a little punny. Clever.
Larry C

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

3 posted 2001-10-02 06:18 PM

the lessons that are passed on. . . and the hope held. . .

excellent job Larry. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

4 posted 2001-10-03 12:33 PM

Today you were born.
Child of my youth,
Never again can I be forlorn.
Your beginning in eternity.

Is this the best birthday present ever? Sincere, loving write.

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

5 posted 2001-10-03 01:28 AM

Sven,
The ultimate joys of parenting. Thank you for such kind words. He is my world.

Duncan,
I truly hope you're right. So glad you appreciated it.

Larry C

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

6 posted 2001-10-03 04:10 PM

Larry,
I'm sure your son will love this...it's such a beautiful tribute...if he's anything like you I know he is a wonderful man!
This is truely a beautiful write...so heartfelt!
Hugs
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

7 posted 2001-10-03 04:24 PM

Larry, What an inspiring poem and a wonderful gift for your son. They do grow up in the blink of an eye though. Seems like only yesterday........
~warm hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

8 posted 2001-10-03 04:33 PM

I truly hope this was a gift to your Son on his birthday...if not, it should have been.

Excellent.

Charisma

Member Ascendant

since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

9 posted 2001-10-03 05:11 PM

beautiful lines in this wonderful gem....a great loving gift!!

Charisma

sunshinemist
Senior Member

since 2001-09-29

Posts 595
Fl. sunshines early mist

10 posted 2001-10-03 06:05 PM

Larry,

A beautiful poem for your son! They do grow up so fast. Time is but a moment. Thank you for sharing.

warm smiles,
Marie

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

11 posted 2001-10-03 10:16 PM

Cindi,
It's not hard to persuade me I have a wonderful son.  You are too kind.  Thank you for your friendship.  Glad you enjoyed it.

Nancy,
How true, how true.  How can he be pushing middle age if I'm so young.  Thanks for your kind words.

Sunshine,
You give good counsel.  I actually posted it in the early hours of his b'day and was thrilled he read it almost immediately on his graveyard shift.  Thanks.

Charisma,
A gift only a parent can fully comprehend.  Thanks for your kind words.

Marie,
Where did that much time go?  Your kindness is deeply appreciated.

Larry C

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

Earl Brinkman
Senior Member

since 2010-03-03

Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan

12 posted 2010-09-15 01:39 AM

You write of the infancy of eternity and while these words may bring comfort to some they fill me with dread. Maybe I am selfish but I prefer the mortal life instead.

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