by Sheila J.
Member since:
September 7, 2007

Fight for Independence

January 11, 2009 04:20 PM EST
views: 58 | comments: 20

Blonde head sagging

sleepily on my shoulder,

Blue eyes drooping,

"I love you mommy," whispered,

as he temporarily

gives up the fight for independence,

the march towards being a man.

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Comments: 20

Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jan 11, 2009, 4:30pm EST
Nice glimpse of a moment in time.
Kevin E. Jan 11, 2009, 4:34pm EST
Great poem, very poignant!
Mary Ann S. Jan 11, 2009, 4:42pm EST
Very nice. Independence and comfortare not wlways the same thing.
Thanks for sharing.
Mary Ann S. Jan 11, 2009, 4:42pm EST
You get a ten.
Michelle W. Jan 11, 2009, 4:51pm EST
So touching and tender!
Elizabeth B. Jan 11, 2009, 5:11pm EST
so nice :>} thank you for that :>}
MrsRoad Runner Jan 11, 2009, 5:48pm EST
Great job ;0)
Denise C. Jan 11, 2009, 5:54pm EST
That was awesome! I have two sons so that really was a tender moment for me.
Jennifer Lee Jan 11, 2009, 6:07pm EST
Sweet, I love it. You say so much with few words. That's a sign of a gifted poet.
Cholette W. Jan 11, 2009, 6:54pm EST
That was great.
Connie L. Jan 11, 2009, 7:08pm EST
thanks
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Jan 11, 2009, 7:49pm EST
I loved it and was right there in the moment
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jan 12, 2009, 1:06pm EST
very well written
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Mary Standard Jan 13, 2009, 10:17am EST
I love this...it reminds me of my son when he was little!!! =0)
M & M. Jan 13, 2009, 6:54pm EST
Thank you for the welcome back sweetie. I love this poem.
Jenn P. Jan 14, 2009, 2:26pm EST
awww
Anne Marie A. Jan 14, 2009, 6:16pm EST
Very sweet and I miss this age too as others have stated
sweet poem Sheila
Shelbia C. Aug 10, 2009, 12:29am EDT
wonderfully written

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