The Miracle (of Life)

I wrote this for the new-born son of my friend/brother.......dedicated to Camilo Tizoc Chavez

Sitting on top of the trees,

There is no place I’d rather be

Than in the hills of Oakland and Berkeley

 

Excuse me if my brain seems a tad bit muddled, somewhat slow

but it was only a few days ago

that I witnessed a real God-like miracle

And

though I sincerely doubt that I am any more spiritual,
I’m very sure what I saw

was more than exceptionally special.

Human life is a gift from God

And

No-one can take that away,

Not even the Devil……

 

This poem is dedicated to

Camilo Tizoc Chavez,

the newborn son of my best friend/brother

And

this baby-boy is indeed very lucky

for not only does he have a wonderful father,

young Chavez also has a courageous and wickedly smart mother

 so it’s obvious that he made an extremely good choice,

destined for absolutely no-other.

 

Mister Mateus and Latrina Chavez,

I thank-you for letting me be a part of something

that I seriously doubt I will ever experience myself

And,

Sweet Ladies and Noble Gentlemen,

I think that is perfectly fine.

Such is my Karmic Path on this sometimes cruel Level

of my scofflaw and misspent life-time

but truly, these last few days in Oakland,

I have felt only happy joy

And

though I know I will never be able to afford

to buy the Camilo even a dollar-store toy,

 I swear on everything Holy,

if necessary, my worthless life for this sweet baby-boy....

 

Andrew N. Farrens

February 01, 2014

In The Year of Our Lord

Two-Thousand-and-Fourteen

Written on Amtrak Train 718

Between Oakland and Stockton, California

6:46 p.m.

Camilo Tizoc Chavez was born at 3:05 p.m. on January 29, 2014 in Walnut Creek, California………

 

 

 

Author's Note

Self explanatory, neh??

Reviews

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A touching, vibrant and telling piece that is a great tribute and adoration, well done, good read.

[MoriartyMesa]

As a bay area man, there is a lot of time between Oakland and Stockton. Maybe this was not to be seen by locals,what?

[Baby Ricochet]

A lovely dedication to a new born child is a beautiful thing

[Mark]

Yes, Andrew there is a God! Right there in a new life... awesome write about an awesome experience. Thank you for sharing.

[Sami Khalil]

A great tribute to this newborn child. Thank you for sharing...:)...........................

[Dayran]

Its a miracle a father never truly overcomes. As a father of a girl now grown up ... I share in that experience you describe. Happy New Year Andrew.

[Coyote Poetry]

I have three Grandchildren. Your words express the truth. The newborn child make us come alive in new places in heart and mind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts for a good day for your brother. Good to be a uncle also. Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem and thoughts.
Coyote