"For Jesse"

My son has just enlisted in the Marines and I'm having a great deal of difficulty with his decision. While I support my son's decisions, I don't support this war. And, of course, I am extremely concerned for my son.

“For Jesse”

 

I dreamed you were a boy again

I held you close and tight

You clung to me like long ago

Eyes innocent and bright

 

Then toddling not too far ahead

I watched your every stride

Giggles drifted through the air

My heart so full of pride

 

But then the dream was over

Reality once more

The man who stands before me

Is marching off to war

 

Against my better judgment

I’m sad this choice you’ve made

I pray the Lord protects you

May angels come to your aid

 

So now I must let go and

I’ll trust you’ll be alright

I’ll close my eyes and hope that

I dream that dream tonight

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Lovesleftovers]

Sorry to appear picky, but I'm unhappy that someone would use the heartfelt poem I wrote for my beautiful son as a way to promote her books. This is upsetting and disappointing to me. I don't think this is what comment boxes were intended for.

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

The heartbreak of every parent, when the child leaves the nest to fly in a war torn land. Beautiful poem.

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[poet2angels (lynda)]

This tugged at my heartstrings...So beautiful and touching
Best wishes and hugs

Lynda