My tears have shaken him.
He begs,
begging me to reverse my desperation.
I have frightened his boy heart,
perhaps even broken it.
Six words of recklessness,
raking the grief laden air.
We melt together,
his grip holding me here.
Honoring the weight of his anchor, I encircle his body,
catching his fear.
Restless, he sleeps next to me now.
Crying out.
Tense.
Searching for a good dream.
I watch through liquid eyes,
wishing I could make it 9:02 again.
For my son Nicholas.
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So, touching. So deep.
Thanks Shelly, I’ve been wanting to write this poem for many months now. I am hoping getting it on paper, will give me some peace.
Wow.
Wow upside down spells Mom. This is a poem from an anguished mom to her boy.
powerful
Thanks Barbara, it was an extremely powerful event in my life as a Mom.
I read it twice. I loved it twice!
An intense piece. The mom in me really felt it.
Thanks, the mom in me has been feeling it for about 6 months and I’ve finally been able to get in on paper.
Holy crap, that is gorgeous. I’m kind of a poetry snob, and that was stunning. Xo
KiKi,
I am honored you think so. Thanks girl!
Wow! What a lovely poem. I just came across your blog, terrific piece of poetry.
Take care
What a strong poem of regret. I definitely can empathize with the desire to turn back the clock, not to have said certain words…that once said can never be retracted.
Beautiful and powerful poem…
Very good. I liked the drama of it. Much emotion. You are a very talented writer.
Great poem! Glad you got it out. Now I wish I had a talent!
Thanks. Real Dad’s read poetry!
Thank you ^_^
Only yours!