Their Feet

To my sons

His feet
Lead him to breech
Any borders and seek
To meet his brothers as equals
Steven.
His feet
Lead him to leap
Over walls and land on his feet
Andrew
His feet
Seek to be free
To reach the top of trees
And fly to where dares the eagle
Matthew.

By CarolineCecile
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Anish Avatar
May 12, 2011 at 6:37 AM
Reminds me of my young nephew - who is on the track team at Wesleyan. I like the form of cinquain and you use it well. Peace & blessings Matthew Anish
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May 12, 2011 at 12:13 AM
A very well crafted cinquain. Children's feet always do interesting things indeed ;) Love this poem
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May 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM
I love the way you describe your sons, their different approaches to life and the wishes you hold for each of them. They all sound wonderful, Caroline, but I think I would admire Steven the most if he is able to see all people as equals. Very much enjoyed your poem. I will keep you posted and let you know something after I see the new podiatrist tomorrow. Love, Carolyn
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May 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM
this is very nice good job with it and it has a great flow.. cory
Richards Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 7:18 AM
This makes me smile, and think of my own sons...the younger always striving to keep up with the older... A sweet and touching poem of brothers! ;)
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May 9, 2011 at 7:01 AM
Oh, Dr.Ram Mehta, my sons are no longer toddlers! :) Steven's 20, Andrew's 18, Matthew's 11. Thanks though for the comments.
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May 9, 2011 at 6:06 AM
Nice write on the mother's day enjoying the bliss with the toddlers, I enjoyed the rhythm, Caroline
Johnson Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Yes Caroline-Cecile Great Verse lovely Wandering feet we have sets of 3 with wanderlust to find a way sounds like a handfull xo Don
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May 8, 2011 at 9:46 PM
what a very interesting way to write of one's sons. Almost Biblical sounding, Caroline. Very nice.
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May 8, 2011 at 9:03 PM
* “Steven * Andrew * & * Matthew * Beautiful Names * With Beautiful Qualities * Beautiful CarolineCecile” * aside from loving this blessing for others of a poem * knowing that joy and pride must fill * “Your Lovely Heart” * i was planning upon visiting with * “Your Beautiful Verse” * just the other day yet became side tracked so * tis good to behold this sweeetness of * “Your Radiant Faith Filled Glow Again” * hugs and kisses * kisses and hugs * sarah
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