Resolution - 1999

Pray they fear not for the child who still cries
He weeps tears that heal, that run free and drain
And flow from a fountain once full of pain
Cleansing his soul as the salt purifies
Pray they now rest and know he relies
On lessons they taught that will always remain
And see that their labors have not been in vain
Affirmed by new wisdom shown in his eyes

Pray they rejoice that a prodigal son
Who stumbled back home to sister and brother
Keeps one Commandment now humble and glad
Pray this New Year there is surely someone
Who's proud to honor his father and mother
And honored to love his dear mom and dad

*Written at the request of my parents who wanted me to write them a poem for New Years
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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January 31, 2016 at 10:13 PM
Tim, Congrats on your "Resolutions" win. XOX -LINDA-
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January 24, 2016 at 6:36 PM
What a lovely gift for your folks. Congrats. BG
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May 26, 2015 at 3:32 PM
Wonderful sonnet
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2015 at 2:30 PM
were you the prodigal son,Tim? Just glancing at that winner list for the screwed contest. so glad this one is finally able to be showcased. congrats. (gosh, reading below, I can see that this poem was featured at one time. too bad the contest judge did not see fit to give it a win first time.)
Nance Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 8:59 AM
Wow, Great write! Happy New year!
Kayode Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 12:59 AM
It is another winning year, congrats Tim ...huggs
A   Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 6:07 PM
Tim, thanks for the soup-mail... was confused... anyways.. Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Roper Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 2:21 PM
Tim, congratulations on your winning poem. Mother know best, blessings to you for the coming year
Allison Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 1:34 PM
beautifully penned sonnet Tim i would love to know the story behind this write - congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xxx
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August 17, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Hi Tim, What a lovely tribute to honor parents. Your mother sounds like a lovely lady. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. (smile). Congratulations on your poem being featured.
Fisher Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Many congrats on your featured piece, regards Janette
Brown Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Tim. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM
ps. It makes me want to know the full meaning behind it. Why your mother requested it, for example, and if your dad had passed on at that time. LUv, andrea
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February 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Tim, this is a perfectly lovely sonnet. Full of good feeling and well written. soup mail!
Brown Avatar
August 21, 2009 at 6:30 AM
Here we are at the end of the week again. I am reading some excellent poetry this morning. Thank you for sharing yours with us today Tim. Love, Carol
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