To My Son

A poem I wrote for my son on his birthday

On June 22, 1971, 

the doctor announced,

"It's a boy!"

and I was filled with so much joy!

Arriving six weeks early,

you were anxious to meet us,

I know gaining seventy-five pounds,

I felt as big as a bus!

You were just a tiny thing,

precious and so very loved.

You could fit in Dad's one hand,

our beautiful gift from God above.

You didn't stay tiny for long,

growing by leaps and bounds

and from your lips came many words,

instead of baby sounds.

You loved to play outside,

you loved to ride your bike;

riding it out in the hills

was something you, especially, liked.

You loved to swim,

spending summers in our pool

and oh, you loved to fish,

catching many, as a rule.

For awhile, you had a quirk,

whenever we went anywhere;

you had to know who, what, where and when,

as if, being away was more than you could bear.

You started playing sports,

when you were seven,

playing baseball, basketball and soccer

and you thought playing forward was heaven.  

You had many friends,

you weren't one to feel sad

and as for school,

you were an intelligent lad.

The girls thought you were very cute

and I'd have to say they're right;

a girl can't go wrong with a boy,

so very cute and bright!

You had your share of troubles,

when you were in your teens.

I worried quite a lot

and we had our share of scenes.

Then came the day,

when you left your troubles behind,

you grew into a man,

so very thoughtful and kind.

When you met Margie

and fell in love,

I was so happy for you

and thanked the Lord above.

You became a great step-dad.

I knew you were that kind of man;

helping and guiding others

in any way that you can.

Then, along came Hannah

and oh, what a beautiful sight,

to see you hold her in your arms,

gave my heart such pure delight!

Now, on your forty-first birthday,

I want to convey my thoughts;

I couldn't be more proud of you

and I love you lots and lots!

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful birthday for your son. I enjoyed the story of his birth and his life. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Keith]

Just delightful Barbara, could be written about my eldest who is about a year younger. I love work with rhyme & meter, you do well.

[annabellee]

Such an adorable, honest poem for your son, full of love. :)

[carol burgess romance]

Such great memories, as a mom and grandmom I can relate

[Frieda P]

Sweet reminisces, it goes so quickly doesn't it?

[Dr. Wood ?]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....................