Smiling Charmed

Seeing you
standing there what to do?
I smile to bridge the gap, you have grown,
by plane I have crossed a continent to atone.
There's been too many harsh words, tirades overblown.
My son, please come, I mean you no harm.
He crosses to my arms.
Smiling, charmed.

Date:5/18/14
Deborah Guzzi
Contest:TROIS PAR HUIT A BRIDGE
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 10:31 PM
Debs, read my footnote under that Mother goose poem. It explains who the "real" mother goose is. The people in boston visiting her grave are visiting a grave that does not truly represent the real mother goose, just someone with that name who came up with a few rhymes of her own!! Yes, our special times in life produce some of our best poetry.
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2014 at 9:03 PM
deb, get up some new poems!!! I enjoyed seeing your comments at Freddie's blog!!
Guzzi Avatar
June 1, 2014 at 9:59 PM
LOL I haven't felt like writing :(
Onclaud Avatar
May 31, 2014 at 12:54 PM
there is nothing more grand that re-enhancing parental love... beautiful , debbie.. sweet congrats on your award in my challenge.. huggs
Guzzi Avatar
May 31, 2014 at 4:51 PM
thanks nette for watching over me
Kendrick Avatar
May 31, 2014 at 6:05 AM
Way to go Deb with this great one in the winners' list..Congrats on the win..Great topic chosen about which to write..Closing the gap so that love can flow..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
May Avatar
May 30, 2014 at 9:43 PM
Congrats on your win Debbie...I'm doing OK...thank you for asking...hope you are doing well too...Hugs
A   Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Debbie,, Congratulations, in Nette's "TROIS PAR HUIT A BRIDGE contest." always~ Linda
A. Sharma Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 10:23 PM
Wonderful take on the theme Debbie ! congrats on great win!
Lawless Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 6:54 PM
and these are the most difficult, but most important, bridges to maintain. Great take on the theme. congratulations. John
Callus Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 1:44 PM
So beautiful, Debbie! The joy of forgiveness shines through your words. Congrats on a merited win. // paul
Sathasivam Avatar
May 27, 2014 at 7:35 AM
Excellent. Heartfelt write. Enjoyed. Tfs
Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 10:49 PM
deb, I am afraid to write her a new one. I think her contest was at 34 last time I looked over a day ago. Surely it has closed out by now!! Anyway, I have others to get around to!! LIke yours!!
Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 10:16 PM
this is a very unique and wonderful way to do that theme. Bet it scores high. I messed up and did not realize it had to be rhymed. hahaha.
Watson Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 12:40 AM
A bridge need not be a physical structure as you brilliantly portray here . A delight to read , Thank you Debbie
George   Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 8:40 PM
Very Heart felt, Deb. There is no other bond so profound as a mother and her child. Also, Deb, thank you for your kind comments today. Much appreciated. bfn Lainie
Emp Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 1:00 AM
A reconciliation of a mother and son is a heartwarming scene. Love is so magnanimous coming from a Mother. This is so touching.
Onclaud Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 12:06 AM
thank you,debbie... SOUP MAIL!
Williams Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Debbie very well thought out, you can never stop being a parent...David
Thirtyseven Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 9:44 AM
what a beautiful acknowledgement of your love.
Devonshire Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 3:29 AM
Also want to thank you for your uplifting poem in my contest. At the moment, I have taken excerpts from some of the poems, including yours, for the front page. God bless you, dear. Love, Carolyn
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May 22, 2014 at 3:28 AM
Dear Deb, I'm so glad you and your son have been reunited. It must have been hard to have him so far away. Just put the harsh times behind you and you may find the happiness together that I have just recently found again with my sister. Yes, we should talk soon. I would like that. I may go to the UK in October. Are you making any travel plans? Love, Carolyn
Khan Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 2:10 AM
You can never harm your son..Little poem delivering its full meaning..Great work :) :) Wishes--
Khan Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 2:11 AM
I read again b'coz i really liked it :)
Anish Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 10:40 PM
A sweet little poem here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Eggins Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 10:24 AM
Debbie this just made my heart ache, I have three sons that I adore with everything I am, beautifully moving....love and light Jayne xxx
Sergi Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 4:35 PM
Hi Debbie: A simple but beautiful poem about atonement that made my heart beat. Great Write. Here's an Italian hug coming your way.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 4:16 AM
How touching this poem reflects the balm of forgiveness.
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