THE BOY THAT IS A MAN

..inspired by a boy who is a man...and a Bobblehead

                                     THE BOY THAT IS A MAN

He said he wanted to inspire me 

Kind of a payback on his part.

Never knowing that he already did.

He brought back laughter to erase tears

Giggles to silence the cries.

This boy with the voice of  a man.

And in his words, dare I see myself?

Do the whispers that breathe

Breathe a sigh for me?

Am I awake in his thoughts as I restlessly sleep?

This boy that is a man

Has taught me much without a touch.

I have entered the window to his soul

As I keep mine tightly shut.

You can hear my laughter..never my sighs.

Can souls unite in some magical Universe

Unknown to others but the two?

He has caressed me blindfolded

Felt the upward turn of my mouth

The glint of surprise in my eyes

Never seeing ..only knowing

This boy that is a man.

My clipped wings feel flight

Soar through endless skies 

Within my cage. Gliding yet stationary.

He has taught me ..this boy that is a man.

It is not time that ages us.

We can grow old or young because of what life has

Bestowed upon us.

Aging comes from experience ..not years.

Reviews

[MachinaWriter]

A beautiful poem and definitely the kind to get a bobblehead wobbling. Loved the imagery in this, and the way that it didn't have a rhyme scheme, and yet it rhymed. It was a natural selection of words that fit, rhyming when appropriate, not rhyming when it wasn't necessary.

"My clipped wings feel flight / Soar through endless skies / Within my cage. Gliding yet stationary." This was a powerful line and it ended very well, tightly wrapping up the flow that preceded it.

Its amazing how laughter can waylay the heart of our heart. It heals us. Erasing tears and silencing cries. The best friendships, the best relationships, have this in it. "He has caressed me blindfolded / Felt the upward turn of my mouth / The glint of surprise in my eyes" This is just one example of that natural flow and rhyme that I was talking about. And the language of this was...beautiful to say the least. And I mean to say the least. A wonderful poem, from a wonderful soul.

[Southern Cross]

Thank you. I have grown on WC not only in my writing skills but in the inspiration I receive from those I consider my friends. Here we can share, cry and laugh together.I thank you from the bottom of this true to heart soul.

[lee von cleef]

The Look


Stephon kissed me in the spring,
Robin in the fall ,
But Colin only looked at me
And never kissed at all .

Stephon's kiss was lost in jest ,
Robin's lost in play ,
But the kiss in Colin's eyes
Haunts me night and day .

Sara Teasdale
Thought you would like this she is a cool poet.

[Southern Cross]

Thank you for the post..and for stopping to read and yes the innocence can haunt you more than the act itself. She was able to say it so much simpler than I

[Patrick]

The title itself would make a great book - get writing...now!
As for the poem, it's so warm and as if the monitor has reached out with a big hug. It will touch everyone who reads it simply because its a tribute from one heart to another.

What Machina Writer said was what I was going to say but he got there first :)

[Southern Cross]

You snooze you loose, dear one. I know you will someday get me to write that book..so persistent you are. Thank you for the kind words.

[Blindfolded]

Your heart, kindness, and talent are on display as always. Your ability to inspire others is truly a gift. You bring so much joy to so many people. I can talk about the poem and how wonderful it is but it's the writer that makes it magical.

I'm more than humbled to call you a friend.

[Southern Cross]

Friends indeed for soooooo long . No ne else would put up with my blah blah LOL

[Blindfolded]

Well..that's a two way street and sometimes you probably wish it wasn't since you know how much I blab lol

[Southern Cross]

I think you taught me the blah blah...

[Blindfolded]

Yes I definitely did lol

[Corset]

This sounds like someone i know, what a wonderful look into the connections and influence that certain people bring to our lives and how precious that can be.

[Southern Cross]

Good connections seem to create the balance of Karma. I have found many good souls with a tenderness to their hearts on this site. I hope I contribute to the Yin -Yang as well.

[wolffman41]

Another great piece of writing from you. To have someone special in our lives is priceless and to have them inspire us is even a greater gift than we may have known.. I know how we are blessed to have certain people in our lives just when we need them.. Have to say again how blessed I feel knowing you through your writing and a peek into your heart and soul... thankz again for beautiful poem..

[Southern Cross]

Thanks ..watching our show LOL ..Sorry have been so busy but we will catch up

[wolffman41]

no worries you know love your writing and you need to keep doing what your passion is..... hugz tc

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~ wow...what an incredibly beautiful piece of writing... i'm certain that the one who inspired this is as remarkable as you are... this is a song... a heartfelt song that celebrates all the hues of inspiration... and, there's so much light in your words, dudette, that i'll be smiling interminably... :)

[Southern Cross]

I needed to find other inspiration and just being on WC and meeting such gifted writers such as yourself makes me complete. Thanks for this review and for everything :)

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~ you're very welcome... and thank YOU for everything too... your poetry, your reviews and your inspiring and supportive presence... i'm really happy that you're back... and i love your last few posts especially... you're touching new highs as a poet... :)

[Michael G.]

Beautiful, soft easy flow to this piece of magic. We all need and should hope for inspiration like this suggests. Well done, SC.

[Southern Cross]

Thank you so much Mike..a friend on WC was the inspiration here.