My Children

Beauty...resilience...timelessness...strength
the facets of a diamond,
each cut differently
reflecting the light
giving it a value.

Children are a gift,
each a treasure,
all have a value
that is beyond measure.

Individuality...skill...talent...personality
traits of all - each child cut differently
from the other.

Measured like a diamond,
cut a trait apart,
their strengths
added together, become a family.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM
What a wonderful verse on the joys of having a child - so true, they are each different. I loved it!
White Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Very good!
Johnson Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Beautiful, a very delightful read i'll make sure to read more of your work (:
Brown Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry Richard. I enjoyed reading it this lovely morning. Wishing you joy and sunshine in your life that you might find inspiration to carry on with your writing. Love, Carol
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