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Werifesteria
he’s twelve now,
on the cusp of thirteen ~
my fourth trip
to the edge of the fire
of budding male adolescence,
watching with pride
and curious fascination
as the pudgy faces
of my little boys
become angular,
their jawlines turning sharp
alongside their tongues
I know the day is coming
when I will not be
the most captivating woman
in his life, but for now
we will still traipse through
the woods behind the house,
gathering fatwood for s’mores
and memories that will
anchor our connection
through the journey onward
I will serve my final
and decadently ridiculous instruction
on the living, breathing spirits
of the forest and on leaning
closer to the ground
to hear them speak;
I will giggle at his rolled eyes
and heavenward sighs, the same
as I did with his brothers
long before him
I will unapologetically extract
every ounce of every one
of these fleeting moments,
savoring every untempered
hug and every wet kiss
on my cheeks,
because I know when he leaves
the safety of this childhood,
he will come back
a changed man
on the cusp of thirteen ~
my fourth trip
to the edge of the fire
of budding male adolescence,
watching with pride
and curious fascination
as the pudgy faces
of my little boys
become angular,
their jawlines turning sharp
alongside their tongues
I know the day is coming
when I will not be
the most captivating woman
in his life, but for now
we will still traipse through
the woods behind the house,
gathering fatwood for s’mores
and memories that will
anchor our connection
through the journey onward
I will serve my final
and decadently ridiculous instruction
on the living, breathing spirits
of the forest and on leaning
closer to the ground
to hear them speak;
I will giggle at his rolled eyes
and heavenward sighs, the same
as I did with his brothers
long before him
I will unapologetically extract
every ounce of every one
of these fleeting moments,
savoring every untempered
hug and every wet kiss
on my cheeks,
because I know when he leaves
the safety of this childhood,
he will come back
a changed man
Published 14th Apr 2021
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14th Apr 2021 5:12pm
14th Apr 2021 5:31pm
14th Apr 2021 5:46pm
Dear L,
This is so stunningly beautiful I don’t have a comment that could do this justice. Your eloquence in capturing and writing defining moments is stand alone. Gorgeous. H🌷
This is so stunningly beautiful I don’t have a comment that could do this justice. Your eloquence in capturing and writing defining moments is stand alone. Gorgeous. H🌷
15th Apr 2021 4:56pm
14th Apr 2021 6:13pm
I will be back to comment because I have a lot to say in a good way in a very good way
Love & Harmony Luna🌹❤️
Zazzles
Love & Harmony Luna🌹❤️
Zazzles
Luna your words here are so delicate and precious and as a mother I so felt every single word you said, and the way that you say it, extremely deep, and so real. I can only image how wonderful a mother you are and how awesome your boys must be as individuals.. when you write your poem book you should include this in there this is original heartfelt beautiful loving and all of the above x 10
Thank you for showing us all the true love of an amazing mother .
Jackie xo♥️
Thank you for showing us all the true love of an amazing mother .
Jackie xo♥️
15th Apr 2021 4:57pm
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31st May 2021 6:28pm
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31st May 2021 6:29pm
“All is growth and growth is all”
Beautifully stated and appreciated, Rian. Thank you.
Beautifully stated and appreciated, Rian. Thank you.
20th Apr 2021 3:17am
Cherish the chapters without trying to cling to the pages. You sound like a mindful mother
31st May 2021 6:30pm
I love this: “cherish the chapters without trying to cling to the pages.”
Wise words, Loki. Thank you!
Wise words, Loki. Thank you!
29th May 2021 00:10am
Every word of this poem is as beautiful as it is wonderful in watching children grow into adolescence and adulthood.
Outstanding work Luna.
Outstanding work Luna.
31st May 2021 6:31pm
