First Born - Redux

What of those dreams that in our mind
Seek distant hopes and in them find
That love and life may be combined

Awakening, our thoughts commence
Become aware in sweet suspense
Of all that new life represents

For as the coming years unfold
Despite what history may mold
Remains a future yet untold

And so, in timid confidence
Of still unproven competence
Uneasily face providence

‘Til broaching wisdom born of birth
Exposes fundamental worth
Of all that’s meaningful on Earth

And in that moment of delight
To smile absurdly at the sight
When everything in life … is right



Apologies for not taking the time to do this right the first time.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/1/2018 7:23:00 AM
Very special words of a very special time,takes me back to the first time my wonderful husband cried.Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece with us ,now there are tears in my eyes.
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Brian Densham
Date: 10/1/2018 9:14:00 AM
Thanks so much.
Date: 8/1/2018 7:07:00 AM
Awesome discourse on love and life..I found your poem quite enlightening, Brian.
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Brian Densham
Date: 8/1/2018 4:35:00 PM
Your praise means much to me. Thank you
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