Marty Owens Poet Free verse

Gone Fast

Finally here!
Life had begun nine months before,
when a miracle took place in the womb.
No details, just one sperm fertilizing one egg.

Now to finally see light.
Big eyes staring at me.
Him wondering!  Me wondering!
What are first thoughts?
Who can say but God?

Here, you hold him!
But he's awfully small.
So cute and almost bald.

So many wild roller coaster rides.
Who would have ever thought
that he would be the Greek God that he is today?
So chisled and fine.
Any model would be jealous.

College!
After that what??
Life's like that!
Did that happen yesterday?
Or has it really been twenty years?

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John Freeman February 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM Awesome feature this week Marty. Congratulations on a fine feature. Sincerely, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 4, 2010 at 7:19 PM Congrats Marty on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. wonderful choice for a great write... luv.. Linda-Marie..

Janette Fisher February 2, 2010 at 11:34 AM Many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette

James Fraser February 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM Many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Marty >> James

Carrie Richards February 1, 2010 at 12:51 PM Yes....the miracle, indeed! Congratulations on this wonderful featured poem, Marty! ~ Carrie

Ann Rich February 1, 2010 at 5:36 AM Contrats to you on being featured by PoetrySoup this week. Keep pen and paper on hand & never say never! AR

Carol Sunshine Brown February 1, 2010 at 4:25 AM Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Marty. May you have many more. Love, Carol

Daniel Cheeseman February 1, 2010 at 3:22 AM Time flies Marty but every moment cherished and never to be forgotten, thanks so much for the support Daniel

Brian Strand January 31, 2010 at 11:42 PM Congrats on your feature poem this week Marty .Rgds Brian

Caroline Cécile Delacroix January 31, 2010 at 6:06 PM Marty, this is absolutely a gorgeous write. I'm speechless. And I can so relate. I got 6 of them 3 18 and over. Thanks much for sharing this and congrats on this poem being featured. Well deserved! And thank you for your kind reviews on my poems today. Best wishes, Caroline.

Doris Culverhouse January 31, 2010 at 5:57 PM enjoyed reading today, congrats on the featured poem.

Tim Ryerson January 31, 2010 at 4:37 PM Very neat poem, Marty....I remember when I first held my son... his eyes opening and squinting at the light and wondering 'what could he be thinking right now?' - Tim

Carrie Richards October 8, 2009 at 6:04 PM I know exactly what you mean......grown in a flash...and off on their own. It happens in the blink of an eye! This mom says...Boo Hoo...!! But at least now I get to enjoy grand babies!! :)

Doris Culverhouse October 6, 2009 at 2:27 PM nicley penned