Nette Onclaud Poet Sonnet

My Son

No longer an orphan, my son, please know 
That I will  comfort your nights when fears call,
And teach kindness along the way, although 
I'd let you brave life's challenge  after all… 
Yet kind we'd be, heart to heart, side by side 
Playing rough- ball as any boy would do :
I’m now your father, your strength and your guide 
Then  hopefully the hero you'll pursue...
See, I am told that kids grow up quite fast 
That  one day it will be you in my place--
Forsaken you’re not, I'll do my best to cast 
A mirror of me     which fate can’t erase.

Let seasons bring us more joy as we roam
In a place where love abides; this is home.


Your Best Sonnet 2018 Contest for John Hamilton
Written  6/16/2018   Resubmitted 7/05/2018

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Bobby May December 13, 2018 at 9:43 AM Nette, my mother was also my father when I grew up, you are an awesome women my friend!

Eve Roper July 13, 2018 at 5:40 PM Congratulations on your awesome win. So beautifully written.... Hugs Eve

Casarah Nance July 9, 2018 at 7:01 AM I love how you can change perspectives, this written from a father to son, it is really good. congrats on your win

Susan Ashley July 8, 2018 at 9:28 PM Your beautifully tender sonnet reached deep within my being and touched my heart in the most uplifting way, Nette. An inspiring write. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joseph May July 8, 2018 at 8:35 PM Lovely sonnet Nette..Congrats on your win..

Susan Gentry July 8, 2018 at 7:06 PM Congratulations on your win. Beautiful!

John Hamilton July 8, 2018 at 12:34 PM Congrats Nette a very touching sonnet!

Sunlite Wanter July 5, 2018 at 9:49 AM So tender! I interpreted it as an adoptive father reassuring his "new" son, but I may have it wrong.

Robert Lindley June 20, 2018 at 9:03 AM Your brilliant sonnet sings to this old soul my good friend! More proof that you truly are a great poetess!~! A fav... and shining jewel this sonnet is..

Silent One June 17, 2018 at 11:49 AM A wonderful poem Nette, a poem of loyalty and dedication for someone who lost everything...

Agnes Krampe June 16, 2018 at 9:54 PM Moving poem with a lovely message, nette - good luck for the contest.

Joseph May June 16, 2018 at 8:17 PM A moving write Nette...best wishes

Vijay Pandit June 16, 2018 at 4:42 PM Quite touching and emotive write..excellent poem nette..best for a win.

Daniel Turner June 16, 2018 at 3:43 PM I love the line,"cast an image of me the years can't erase". I think that would be every father's prayer. Well done, nette and good luck:)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 16, 2018 at 2:39 PM - A deep touching poem, Nette - Best wishes in the contest :) - A Norwegian hugs :)))

Ralph Sergi June 16, 2018 at 2:05 PM This sent a patter in my heart of times remembered. great poem, nette An italian hug

Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 1:45 PM A touching write, nette.

Frederic Parker June 16, 2018 at 12:17 PM A promise made to those in need of love...good luck...I see you and I went different directions with this...