My Son

My son, extraordinary occurrence coming from the unknown going toward the unknown, Perhaps born from the divine predicament Perhaps from pure coincidence. My son… I cannot mention your name I cannot glance at your face I cannot kiss your cheek I cannot smell your presence I cannot allow a thought of you Without your entire life, every moment of it Invading my mind, my heart, my soul. That first heart beat echoes in my mind: It was shy but fast to compensate, New but familiar, Yours, but alongside mine, part of me. The day I first saw you: Tiny little creature with unthinkable potential, The cry of a siren, the glance of the ocean the smell of country rain, the warmth of a summer day. My son! You have enlightened my life. You have brought innocent enchantment You have brought unashamed curiosity You have brought daring harmony, You have brought brave positivity You have brought loving gravity. My son, Because of you I don’t regret, I accept I don’t forget, I forgive I don’t just live, I aspire I don’t fail, I learn I don’t just age, I grow I don’t expect happiness, I choose it. Because of you I try to be the better part of me. My son, Thank you for being, for existing. Thank you for being The sound of my silence The dreams of my sleep, The thoughts of my mind The love of my heart. My son, I have been graced with being chosen To pass onto you what was given to me A chance at life so TAKE IT, EMBRACE IT. Dare to dream the impossible MAKE MISTAKES, Laugh out loud Dance like a lunatic Smile, cry LOVE, Just be, become. My son, You are a shooting star Shine bright Be that inspiring light!