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Boy of Summer
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Boy of Summer |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio 
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I've trampled over it, kicked it and cursed it it lies in the shadows of the window seat above it beside a wicker couch stained by years of summersun this treasure chest that cries "play ball" an allegory of one mother's rising star open the bag , what will you find? empty seeds of tall flowers that stalk the sun silver foil wrappings from assorted flavored gum runner-up trophies tossed beside hot dog drippings and trimmings of accumulations of celebrations, come september, this boy is college bound but for now, this one remaining season, he's still mine, on mama's time, round the bases, gather the days into years, in balls and strikes, talley marks etched on one player's scorecard, circle the bases, stealing second, rounding third, my heart sails right beside yours your feet flying high on a playground of boyhood dreams taking both baby and giant steps always remember i walk them too, my heart breathes deeply, the life of you |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
life is so much like America's favorite pasttime...and parents are like the minor leagues...we teach them everything they'll need to know, hone their skills, remind them of the basics, teach them team spirit and sacrificing for the good of the team, and then when the time comes (like going off to college), hopefully send them off to the 'bigs' where they'll become superstars and make us really proud...good write, coach |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
Well done, I have one off to college next fall. Like the poem, I live vicariously, each foot race, remembering when it was my turn. I find the whole experience bitter- sweet as well. INclan |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
this touches me deeply...though i have many years yet before my son takes flight...i still feel the passing of each moment... thank you for this touching read  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
But time makes you bolder, even children get older, and I'm getting older too~ Do I ever know these feelings, and you wrote them so well!! Hugs, good Mama~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah....a beautiful write |
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bklynboy Senior Member
since 2002-12-15
Posts 660florida |
well done....makes me think of my own son |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Said well. Boy oh boy... TD |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
thanks for reading and understanding |
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