James Inman Poet Etheree

Be Quiet

Be
quiet
my Pumpkin,
it's not your turn.
"But Daddy, why not?"
Her look filled with desire.
Hair aflame and golden eyes
the roller coaster beckoning.
She shows no fear, she is only five ,
daddy's little girl, so eager to please.
My only desire is to see her smile,
the love I have for her always there,
as time moves on and days go by
I watch her grow and live life.
Friends come and go, tears too!
Days pass by quickly,
soccer practice,
the school play,
(Faustus)
gone.
Now,
she looks
around her
to tomorrow,
her future awaits.
My only hope is to 
help her through a bit longer.
How proud I am of who she is
as today we watch her graduate.
Eighteen now, eagerly spreading her wings.
Sticky are the tears welling in my eyes,
as I watch her walk off of the stage.
A kiss for her accomplishment,
congratulations I say.
Be quiet now Pumpkin
as I wipe her face.
You'll be OK
finally,
it's your
turn.


8/23/2015

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Alexia Rowell August 10, 2015 at 12:17 AM Your etheree poem is amazing great Job on writing this! ??????????. James Inman August 10, 2015 at 6:52 AM Thank you so much for reading my poem and leaving such a wonderful comment, Alexia.

Estela Canama August 3, 2015 at 4:29 AM Great and inspiring poem! Congrats, James. James Inman August 3, 2015 at 7:35 AM Happy you enjoyed it, Estela. Thanks for the visit.

Aiyah Torres July 31, 2015 at 10:20 AM Hi James, congrats on your win!! :O) James Inman July 31, 2015 at 11:23 AM Thank you Aiyah, and to you as well.

Richard Lamoureux July 31, 2015 at 8:40 AM This is beautiful! Congratulations. James Inman July 31, 2015 at 8:56 AM Thanks for the nice comment Richard.

Casarah Nance July 31, 2015 at 7:37 AM Well done! a different form than the norm, your quiet captured my attention! Nicely done! James Inman July 31, 2015 at 9:02 AM Casarah, wonderful contest, thank you for sponsoring it. Also, thank you for the nice words.

Skat A July 31, 2015 at 1:25 AM James, Congratulations... SKAT James Inman July 31, 2015 at 9:05 AM Thanks for the visit SKAT

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 30, 2015 at 11:21 PM Congrats on ur brilliant winning poem James! Great work! James Inman July 31, 2015 at 11:20 AM Thank you for the kind words, though brilliant? Flattered!

Alexis Y. July 30, 2015 at 9:30 PM Viv, this is a well piece. Congrats on your win:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich July 30, 2015 at 3:51 PM how lovely!! and you did a quadruple etheree. I have one of those too!!! good luck in the contest. James Inman July 31, 2015 at 9:25 AM Andrea, I love your visits. I was actually intending a double until someone who I will not name (the woman I live with and have been married to for many years, sshhhh don't tell anyone) pointed out to me, "I don't understand a word of it."-rewrite! Can't wait to read yours. Thanks for the kind words.

Harry Horsman July 29, 2015 at 5:59 AM Truly a wonderful sincere poem, I also love the shape of this, where the words seem to harmonize and flow all, filled with so much love. James Inman July 29, 2015 at 7:13 AM Thank you, Harry. One of those writes that started much shorter but just kept coming out.

Viv Wigley July 27, 2015 at 11:38 PM This is a great little loving journey, James, will do well. No luck required. regards, Viv James Inman July 28, 2015 at 9:27 AM Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Jan Allison July 27, 2015 at 4:07 PM what a charming write and I really like the form you have used - made me smile I used to call my son pumpkin lol- good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx James Inman July 28, 2015 at 9:26 AM There are a lot of Pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. Thanks Jan

Laura Leiser July 27, 2015 at 3:46 PM Such a sweet poem of love to your daughter, James. Very nicely written! Good luck in the contest :) James Inman July 28, 2015 at 9:24 AM Laura, thank you. I think she liked it too.