Photo credit: Anna's son
HEAR!
child, what do you see?
what attracts your stare?
i believe that
only God is aware
what one day you'll be.
what put me there
in front of you
to catch this moment
of light, as yourself
you see in the lens?
grandchild of Anna
loved son of
loving son
who shall shoulder-carry
the family name, the tree.
be always ready...and aware.
each cat meeow, splashing fish,
running ant, sweet birdsong,
every Peep who comes along
teaches, reaches inside your brain...
learn to laugh, cry, live, love,
when pride says, "I KNOW"...dare!
a goal for you, baby one, be
Honest, Open-minded, Willing.
it is the HOW of living well.
and with your allure, I'm sure
a pleased God will say
you lived a life of
unending day.
fulfilling...
--steveroni
4/29/2013
Over @ dVerse Poets it is OpenLinkNight #94
--and the doors open Tuesday at 3 pm EST. HERE
the little ones watch all that we do...and learn from all of us...what an awesome responsibility eh? but then again having kids around teaches us so much as well...
ReplyDeleteI loved this poem. He's so adorable!
ReplyDeleteeach cat meeow, splashing fish,
running ant, sweet birdsong,
every Peep who comes along
teaches, reaches inside your brain...
learn to laugh, cry, live, love,
when pride says, "I KNOW"...dare!
a goal for you, baby one, be
Honest, Open-minded, Willing.
it is the HOW of living well.
and with your allure, I'm sure
a pleased God will say
you lived a life of
unending day.
fulfilling...
Couldn't be better. These lines touched me. Steve you are the best.
being honest and open-minded ..and teachable....me thinks those are good character traits to live a good life...he's so cute steve...
ReplyDeleteSuch a great poem, filled with wisdom. And what a superb photo too!
ReplyDeleteYeah they take everything in at ones bin, so on all around to make life profound.
ReplyDeleteI reckon he agrees with you :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, this was great and the innocence of a child as everything is a wonder. Delightful..the picture is adorable
ReplyDeleteHonest, Open-minded, Willing.
it is the HOW of living well.
What a playful and profound poem. Well crafted in the art of parenting and the hope of new generations and the fresh perspectives they bring. This is so beautiful Steve!
ReplyDeleteSo precious and sweet wishes... I love HOW. Thanks for visiting my Pulitzer Remix. I got a good laugh out of your joke.
ReplyDeleteSweet..I love this, precious! Best wishes friend.
ReplyDeleteHe's cute! I love your words to him.
ReplyDeleteSuch a precious picture ~ I wish him well with guidance of all those who love and care for him ~ Cheers ~
ReplyDeleteCertainly a time to soak in so many wonderful things, with each one filled to the brim with glory and wonderment... Why do we lose that? Does it become blase'? Watching a snail as a child, or chasing night crawlers with flashlights as a young teen...... Life is filled with so much wonderment when we are young. I miss that.
ReplyDeleteawww that was so cute..
ReplyDeletekids are amazing.. they make us do things we never would have thought of..
they are kids.. and they make us kids with them :)
AMEN. proudest is the song i can hear from here... carpe diem! smiles...
ReplyDeleteNice read, very alluring and fulfilling with a smooth flow! Loved the child :)
ReplyDeleteGreatphotograph Steve and your post says it all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful,full of life and wonder...great read!
ReplyDeletethis is too beautiful Steve.
ReplyDeleteand and and I LOVE your header picture.
ReplyDeleteHe is soooooo cute!!!!
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