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Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

0 posted 2002-08-24 01:11 PM

I watched you walk
hand extended
to accept that piece of paper,
that one that said you
were now taking
your first steps
into the future.

And a heart swelled
with pride.

At that moment
all I had to offer
were        some words
written from heart,
yet fearing it would
not be       enough.

You did not turn it away
but instead      accepted it
with grace and love
in your heart.

And a heart swelled
with pride.

A few days ago
I saw you
grow into a man
strong,
       strength of character
holding love
for family
and those cherished
in heart.
Decisions.....
oh in the adult world
can sometimes be          so hard,
but you,  again arose
to the occasion,
handling it in a very
grown up way.....
in a very adult world.

And a heart swelled with pride.

And now, we watch
as you leave yesterday behind
and drive away into tomorrow,
ready to embark on your journey
to make your way into  life,
           your future,
into a world full of tomorrows....

and the light that shines
from our hearts
shines from the pride
we have      in you.

(A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of watching my
nephew graduate from school.
A few days ago I had the pleasure of seeing
him leave to begin his future starting
in college.
It is with so much pride that I say......
Scott,  you are so very loved....
and we.......are so very proud.

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (08-24-2002 01:30 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-08-24 01:15 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Donna, this is soooooo beautifully heartfelt, I know how it must feel for an adult to make such difficult decisions yet be so proud of their loved ones at he same time. I also start college next week and I wish your Scott the best success, it has been so hard for me because my parents have barely been thinking of my college and wish for me to take it on my own! (kiss on cheek) This is a beautifully compassionate read, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 2002-08-24 01:16 PM

Gentle Spirit
Surely a loving and gentle write. Well done.

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

3 posted 2002-08-24 01:36 PM

Gentle Spirit - you have said it, with a lot of loving pride, congratulations for the graduate...

BC

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-08-24 01:52 PM

Donna this piece is just about to burst with pride.
How wonderful of you to pen this beautiful piece for your nephew.
~Hugs~

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

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

5 posted 2002-08-24 03:35 PM

What a lovely poem you gave him....
a wonderful gift from an adoring aunt..
I am sure that he will treasure it forever, Donna...

~ big smiley hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

6 posted 2002-08-25 09:40 AM

Beautiful Donna, a treasured moment...

Lauren~

The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2002-08-25 11:04 AM

Donna - I can feel your loving pride for your nephew as I read this piece. May his future be bright & prosperous. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

8 posted 2002-08-25 12:25 PM

Donna,
you have written a wonderful anthem
for all Graduation Days
even if we have them
over and over
our whole life

jeff

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

9 posted 2002-08-26 10:01 AM

At that moment
all I had to offer
were        some words
written from heart,
yet fearing it would
not be       enough.

You did not turn it away
but instead      accepted it
with grace and love
in your heart.

And a heart swelled
with pride.

When Scott graduated, at the time all I could give him was a gift of words......
this is how I felt, but did he ever do me proud by letting me know that it did mean something to him......
now you see why I am so very proud of this young man who has accomplished so very much!!
He is a treasure.  Thanks to you all!!

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

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