"My Life In Retrospect"

In the year of our Lord 1969

A beautiful newborn child was mine.

I named him Michael and sat in awe

Of the wondrous miracle that I saw.

 
In the year of our Lord 1971

Was born to me my second son.

I named him John and felt twice blest

As they laid him in my arms at rest.

 
In the year of our Lord 1972

My third son came with eyes so blue.

I named him Edward and couldn't believe

The wonder of this angel received.

 
In the year of our Lord 2010

 I would rate these three men

As kind and generous of spirit and heart

In a world of need, they'll do their part.

In the year of our Lord 1944

The little girl my mother bore

Began a journey filled with strife

On a path to the glory of giving life.

 

Author's Note

This poem is for a contest in which I was given the title. :)

Reviews

[Tommy]

Gloria,
You write of the love a mother feels, a blessing to your children. They have embarked out into this world with reason and values placed upon their quest by the care you gave at God's request. So all that is left to say is God Bless...

Heart Warming Write!
RLG,
Tommy

[Emily Jellybean :)]

And in the year of our Lord 2011
You would realize that your family is the best thing in your life
And that you wouldn't give them up for anything
Not even when you enter the land of our King :)


Well.. I hope thats right. Im mean, it was a quick add in :)

[VelvetRosetta]

I have three children as well...wonderful way to dedicate a piece of you and them...Writing is a way to show them how much you care, it is something they will have and will cherish.

[Charles]

I'll have to look at this several times while assessing my initial opinion that the last stanza would work as well (or better) as the opening stanza. The poem does a nice job in describing the valuable aspects of your life - hope you placed high in the contest judging.

[Amy Vaughn]

This is so sweet. I love it.

[Marianne]

An amazing first line for each stanza, captivating the reader instantly.
Your love for your children shines brightly throughout the poem...you have captured motherhood so very rewarding, filled with love and joy !
I relate :)

[OT]

This is really nice! an Ode to yourself and family!

[Zeo Writer]

I love It :)

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

beautiful and thoughtful writing~

[Michael X]

you write such perfect poetry, that it sings to the reader.
I really appreciate the style and form, beautifully done :)