Barbara Gorelick Poet Verse

The Cycle of Man

Oh! My beautiful baby!
How long I've waited to see your face
To look into your eyes and remember
How we came to this time and place
The joy of inhaling your infant scent
Oh! My beautiful baby!
Can there be a more blessed event?

Oh! My barefoot boy!
Watching your days unfold
Forever summer in your eyes
Learning from each story told
The adventure of each day
Oh! My barefoot boy!
Are there days of more wondrous play?

Oh! My in-between boy!
Struggling between man and boy
Trying to find out who you are
I daily watch your growth with joy
Experiencing  your very first kiss
Oh! My in-between boy!
Is there a way these days i would miss?


Oh! My mature man!
Now taking your rightful place
As husband and father you grow
Meeting the trials you face
Watch your own babes learn to fly
Oh! My mature man!
Should I watch with a tear and a sigh?

Oh! My venerable man!
Wise now with the turning of time
Observing this new world as it is
 Remember mountains you've climbed
Content to watch them learn
Oh! My venerable man!
Do you know that now is their turn?

For the Beseech contest...

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Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2011 at 12:16 AM Barbara, I love this one. YOu did such an amazing job with this form. Paula has created something so special. Is it just one son you have? I recall the name Vacaville. something like that, when we drove a few times to Sacramento. btw, I think last line a typo on know for now? Luv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire March 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM Dear LNC, you make me feel like I was right there with you watching your little boy grow to become a strong man. If he is venerable, he got it from you! Best wishes in the Beseech contest. You chose a wonderful interpretation of the theme and shared a big part of your life with us. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick March 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM Reads like a winner to me.Great idea of taking from birth to manhood..Enjoyed reading this eve.Good luck in the contest ...Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown March 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today Barbara. The best to you in the contest. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with new found inspiration. Love, Carol