My Poetic Inspiration

M y Son Jared inspired me to write
 Y  earning to write words of beauty

 I  inspired by the Gift I gave him at birth returned
 N ever taking much time to think, written from the heart
 S someone who pushed me to be more than I was
 P artners in writing collaborations, two minds to one
 I nterpreting messages without thought between us
 R enduring thoughts to pen
 A lways there for a kind word or debate
 T empting the progression of talent
 I nvigorated with the pen and paper
 O blivious to my surroundings when in write
 N ever forgetful of the Son who prodded me to Poetry

 M uses dance around him
 Y eilding not to daring subject

 S on I thank you for your inspiration
 O n so many levels
 N ever forget how much I love you 


 To my Son Jared........Thanks......Dad
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 9:32 PM
This is wonderful,Richard!! haven't seen you for so long!!!
Dellinger Avatar
April 27, 2010 at 7:53 AM
very well done. thank you for sharing this
Meade Stephenson Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 8:18 AM
This, my love, is a beautiful tribute to your son Jared...and I am sure he will love it. Love~Mary~
Sweetheart Avatar
April 20, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Congrats Taz on your winning poem in Amy's contest... I was happy to learn that my entry also won an HM however it did not post correctly on the winners list... so happy to be sharing in this contest win with u and the others...luv.. "Sweetheart"
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 20, 2010 at 3:30 AM
Congratulations on your win Richard. I enjoyed this well written acrostic. Aloha, Connie
A   Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 4:12 PM
Wow ! That is really something, Is he on the soup as well. You are a fine writer...P.D. Have your self a nice day
Dufresne Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 5:45 PM
You are on a roll my friend. I've seen your collaborations... good team. This isn';t the first time Ive heard you braggin on your young men . Awesome. -Bob
Culverhouse Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 1:31 PM
great dedication to Jared!!
Chircop Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Jared is kind,fun,caring and talented friend.a fantastic tribute from a special poet to another,from the heart of a father to the soul of his son,awesome-Charma.
Murphy Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 8:56 AM
so sweet very nice write well done faleshia
Sweetheart Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Excellent tribute to one of my favorite poets and people on this Site .. Mr. Jared the Lone Wolf.. the apple does not fall far from the tree Taz...u done good ... and he is living proof.... give the man a hug ..luv.. "Sweetheart"... new fav of mine.. also I have a new contest posted "Shining Star" ..why not give it a whirl..luv..
Green Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Awww, great! Loved this!
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