Jesse

ode to my nephew

Jesse-

Golden boys' orange rind smile
And milk chocolate eyes
melt away my heart

His seraphim face mesmeric
crystal ball
Sparkling on New Year's Eve

Platinum fly away hair
and carefree persona
takes him wherever a whim blows

Broken wing, scarred, yet soars
level headed and grounded
never cross

A sprinter rising to any challenge
with ease and confidence
Making a handicap a viable asset

Easily leaping hurdles
as family anxiously looks on
Anticipating your arrival at the finish line
Seeing you turn the corner, we go wild

Screaming and shouting your name
The loudest in decibel's within a crowd
Watching as you break through the yellow tape
at the finish line

a flash, a gasp, a cheer
Spoils to the victor
Golden boy a winner as always
in our eyes

Author's Note

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Reviews

[jesserose99]

love this poem about your nephew...makes me think of mine. Someday that will be very special to him and he will feel so very loved!!

[Michelle Gent]

To jesserose99 Thank you so much for your critique. It was greatly appreciated.