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The Human Experience

The human experience We enter this world with a soulful cry as children we're gifted the skills to live Nothing satisfies our questioning Why? we learn, make mistakes, then learn to forgive Teenagers say, "what do my parents know" First love happens in a hormonal rage "Can you give me ten bucks, I gotta go! You pay until they enter the next stage One by one the kids leave the fam'ly nest You've done your best to give them a head start You have worked hard, now you deserve a rest Grand kids hold a special place in your heart You don't feel old, but you must say goodbye We let go of life - with a plaintive sigh! John Derek Hamilton August 21,2018

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James Inman

Date: 10/13/2019 3:14:00 PM

I'm kind'a there now John. My first girl moved out a little over a year ago and the second is a senior in high school. I share your feelings.

John Hamilton
Date: 10/13/2019 3:32:00 PM

Yeah it's the cycle of life, I never had kids but know so many who have had children, it's a special yearning parents have when they leave. (I imagine) Thanks for the kind visit today

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/19/2018 9:46:00 PM

Grandchildren are the redeeming grace. I remember well the tears that fell and how difficult it is to let go. Fortunately I am close to my kids and my daughters call me most every day. My son just flew over with my grandson to visit. I will be leaving them my words when it is time for me to depart. Wish my mom had left some for me. Your sonnet is beautifully written John. So relatable! : )

John Hamilton
Date: 9/20/2018 10:42:00 AM

Thanks Connie, nice of you to stop by!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 9/18/2018 1:54:00 AM

Indeed - well-stated, my friend! I am STILL not over my youngest leaving hom, and it's been twelve years, lol ... every time she visits and leaves a tear comes, (tho I don't let her know). We have to let go, but it tears your heart out watching them driving away from you. Wonderful Sonnet, Brother, I absolutely adore this one! :-)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/18/2018 2:57:00 PM

Thanks Greg for your kind words and visit!

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 9/12/2018 7:49:00 PM

Wonderful to appreciate the gift of generations and family, well written sonnet!

John Hamilton
Date: 9/13/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thanks so much for your kind visits today!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/30/2018 2:28:00 AM

Very true, John, a nice self-introspective write:)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/30/2018 11:50:00 AM

Thanks Jo!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/28/2018 2:52:00 PM

such a lovely write on the cycle of life, john.. i hope you are not experiencing the empty syndrome...blessings and huggs

John Hamilton
Date: 8/29/2018 10:01:00 AM

Nah I never had kids, but could be a grandfather for sure, thanks for the nice visit!

Susan Palli

Date: 8/28/2018 2:47:00 PM

Good write, John! Much talent as always.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/29/2018 10:00:00 AM

Thanks Sis appreciate the nice visit!

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/27/2018 10:49:00 PM

It's life. I am also going through same experiences. Warm Wishes

John Hamilton
Date: 8/28/2018 9:08:00 AM

Thanks Anisha

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2018 3:19:00 PM

A sonnet about life... how sad though some do not get the best experience from it..

John Hamilton
Date: 8/26/2018 4:48:00 PM

Thanks SO it's true!

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/23/2018 8:48:00 AM

I feel a song coming...nicely done my friend...you have experienced life...love & life...^WW^

John Hamilton
Date: 8/23/2018 10:27:00 AM

Yeah there is one, but I thought I'd enter a contest, it's been a while. I've experienced a lot that's true, but no kids so, not really a biography just a poem!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/22/2018 1:35:00 PM

A perfect depiction of life's experience within the family dear, John! Wish you the best!

John Hamilton
Date: 8/22/2018 7:02:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios for your nice visit!

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/21/2018 9:54:00 PM

You've expressed the human experience with tender finesse, John. A beautiful and contemplative sonnet of life's emotions and transitions. Your closing couplet is especially moving.. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton
Date: 8/22/2018 10:49:00 AM

Thank you Susan for your kind words, they picked me up today!

Sand Blown

Date: 8/21/2018 7:36:00 AM

a real family (w)rite

John Hamilton
Date: 8/21/2018 12:19:00 PM

Thanks SB I appreciate the nice visit!

Chris Green

Date: 8/21/2018 7:19:00 AM

What an amazing piece of writing. You have nailed it my friend...this is life. :)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/21/2018 12:19:00 PM

Wow thanks Chris, I think the best comment ever!