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Mothers and sons
I guess this is my Memorial Day reflection. Perhaps also looking back to Mother's Day.
The gal I'm seeing called me last night, full of worry for her 18-year-old son. You all know the drill, fast cars, devil may care driving, the drive so many of us have at that age to do dangerous things. He'd had his second accident this spring while tailing too close. No serious injury, thank God. I made me think of the shock and fear my mom had when, after graduating in 1968, there was I: A quiet, stay-at-home kid who had never even dated, I joined the Army at the peak of a nasty, controversial war. Not only that, I volunteered for a job specialty where I was highly likely to see combat. I wrote a poem for my gal and my mother. For what it's worth, here it is: Yong men, Mothers White dream Bold in the darkness of closed eyes Baby boy, blue blanket Red face, soft, peaceful Sated contentment on engorged breast Yellow dream Bright in vernal promise Skinned knee, bloody nose Dirty hands must wash Mother?s worry and patient instruction Blue Dream Soft, maternal comfort Warm embrace, worried eyes Spreading shoulders, breaking free Red dream Blazing in dangerous pride Fast cars, foreign wars Woman?s heart cries, ?Take care, my love.?
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An excellent post and poem, Alan. Thanks for sharing.
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Perfect word picture of a loving mother - son relationship. Thank you.
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Thanks for sharing this-it`s beautiful.
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A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. ~Thomas Jefferson Peace,Griz |
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Always worried my Mom was worried. Thanks Alan
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