Sons

I have two sons Both tall, blonde and handsome With personalities different as night and day Noah’s intellect is scary Even as a small child he could figure out Not only how things work but why they work I smile and nod a lot like I have a clue His humor! The right word at exactly the right time It’s killer My younger son is Josh His heart is as deep and wide as the ocean He’s a football jock. He enjoys pushing himself Harder and longer just for fun. Nothing in this world will be out of his reach Due to his sheer determination I have two very special friends That can be described as pure love My love for them is deep and powerful No matter the problem, no matter the danger I’ll always be there for them But if I had to choose to save them With the lives of one of my sons No matter how much I love them The task could not be done So I ask you now my Father For we so desperately wicked How did you send your Son To pay the price of our selfish sins I don’t understand it I will never understand How much is your love for us all

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Date: 4/27/2009 1:37:00 PM

Wonderful message in this poem. I was not expecting the ending--an inspirational and creative surprise. Blessings to you for sharing this one with us. Enjoyed getting to know a bit about your sons. Makes your words real. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Have a wonderful week! Karen

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 4/25/2009 7:49:00 AM

Dear Laurie, I've missed YOU probably my fault sorry "I will never understand" either TO think one (even a GOD) could have that much LOVE It makes YOU want to LOVE Him that much more Very inspiration Write Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments LOVE ALWAYS... HG

Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 4/22/2009 1:40:00 AM

Hi Laurie, I have a son. Like you, I could give my everything, even my own life for his sake. Children are God's blessings, worthy to be treasured and cherished. They are ours' not until their princess will come and claim theirs'. Ernilando

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/14/2009 3:41:00 PM

so true we can never understand his love so true,ihis infinite love,we are so lucky

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 4/13/2009 4:05:00 PM

Ms Lady, This is wonderfully written and expressed with the deepest love and warmth.. I have a little girl, she's all I have but if I had more children I know I could never choose ever...and his love is unfailing, undeniable, everlasting and complete..It is because he loves us so much that he made that sacrifice..His kind of love...goes beyond our kind of love...He is truly Wonderful. Beautiful dedication to your boys, they are a blessing to you as you are to them...Just Lovely..xoxoxoxo, Tyesha

Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 4/13/2009 7:35:00 AM

wow deep very deep and proper--I love this LG really

Raul Moreno

Date: 4/11/2009 5:50:00 PM

Nice work on your dedication to your two sons, wonderful work...Raul

Denis Joe

Date: 4/11/2009 11:08:00 AM

This is great poetry. It reminds me of Reznikoff and how he used autobiography to create outstanding poetry. Like this he did it by paying attention to the requirements of poetry. The word use here seems to be a straight-forward but it rises well above the ordinary because of the structure of each stanza and the individuals words that chime with each other, like bells, providing a celebratory feeling.

Sharon Winter

Date: 4/10/2009 12:14:00 PM

Laurie, such a powerful write. I could never choose between my two children either. What mother or father could? I will never understand either, but, what a last line you left us with. This write leaves me speechless. Happy, beautiful Easter to you and yours. Love, Shar

Ronald Bingham

Date: 4/10/2009 11:27:00 AM

Laurie first off this is one of the best spiritual writes I have read. Secondly I also have two sons and I don't think I could either. I just pray we are never put to that test, like Abraham. A very thought provoking write, God Bless my friend, Ron

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/10/2009 10:35:00 AM

Laurie, this poem sweetly flows along then flips the reader upside down with intense message! coolll!!! and thanks for comments on 'Amer.. cross..' you cracked me up with laughter!! jmg

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/10/2009 10:24:00 AM

An awesome write, Laurie! Your love for your sons cannot be overshadowed by your love for your friends but, as you point out so clearly, God so willingly sacrificed his Son to save our souls. God bless you for sharing this brilliant write! (And your sons sound like wonderful young men who bring you great joy.) Love, Carolyn

Robin L. Gass

Date: 4/10/2009 9:14:00 AM

Laurie, this is just absolutely beautiful in every way. Beautiful, flowing and deeply moving. It also fits my mind frame because my daughter and her problems and as a mother how I feel (you read mine!) and how fiercley we love and protect them. How much God loves us all to be able to do that. Excellent, Lauriedo! One of my favs! Thank you for your knd words and thoughts. Love, Robin

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/10/2009 8:28:00 AM

Dear Lauie Ginn...so often you speak my heart...and once again, you say what I have often felt...how could one choose? My two sons,... and throw a daughter in the mix, my children...all so different, all so precious....as their mother, it is beyond ours to understand that kind of sacrifice. This wonderful poem expresses the gift He gave us all.

Diane Christian

Date: 4/10/2009 8:08:00 AM

aww so sweet, God loves us thats why he sent Jesus for us, there are somethings we not meant to understand, it's by Gods grace that we are saved, the gift is free for us all, just say thank you, God bless you from diane