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Note: This is how seeing a picture of my son when he was younger
makes me feel. He has become more emotionally "available" lately
since marrying his new wife Crystal. In fact, he is now expecting a son, and I think this is really helping him to be more of a well-rounded and sensitive "family man!"

Windows of His Soul

His light eyes sadly stare; I know him not
although he has my intellect and wit. 
A lifetime now of answers I have sought,
his puzzling pieces in some box to fit.

Square pegs can’t be confined; nor can I find
that missing part to let me understand
what I might do to ease his burdened mind;
to know why he could not take hold my hand. . .

The infant boy I cradled at my chest
desired not my sustenance but grew. 
A melancholy soul, and yet he’s blessed
with oh, so much - and eyes grey-green tinged blue.

To heal the soul behind eyes so like mine . . .
Alas!  Their tint I barely can define.


For the Relationship themed Poetry Contest of little know nothing
and now used for PD's 100 in a Row Contest -#4

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John Watt

Date: 10/10/2020 8:48:00 PM

This was melancholy to read. To see our child be like us and yet unlike us, and to not understand why they pull away. That need for independence runs deep. Well written autobiographical poem.

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/15/2016 1:59:00 AM

Hi Andrea. Congrats for your top placement, with this fine piece!! ;-)

Tim Smith

Date: 7/13/2016 3:05:00 PM

I am scared how they will turn out in this world but so far so good....congrats on the win.

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 7/13/2016 2:19:00 PM

Wonderful from the heart of a mom,congratulations Andrea!

Frederic Parker

Date: 7/13/2016 12:57:00 PM

We travel the road of bonds so briefly as they wander into fields of concern, yet from the blood that flows through their veins understanding awakens them and they begin to stir with a fresh breath of promise..congratulation

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/13/2016 11:54:00 AM

Excellent poem my lovely smiling friend. Beautifully done. Congrats on your superb placement. A beautiful 7 indeed. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison

Date: 7/13/2016 11:50:00 AM

so lovely to read this touching poem again congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 7/13/2016 11:28:00 AM

Lovely sonnet...perfect iambic pentameter Congratulations on your win.

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/13/2016 10:02:00 AM

Such a sweet poem, Andrea.....loved it !! Congrats to you.....nice to see it given a 2nd chance!

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/13/2016 6:45:00 AM

Another excellent effort Andrea, congratulations ...

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/13/2016 3:29:00 AM

Oh I so love love this poem Andrea...Yes,they grow indeed so fast, and as they grow ..they become more themselves, but somehow still so much like us..How wonderful to have a son who looks so much like you sweet one.Congrats. and a fave :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/13/2016 12:55:00 AM

Andrea, Congratulations on your awesome win. Thank you for the support. Stop by and enjoy the sanity of my newest Blog "In Red's Silent Fury." Always & Forever WUV ~LINDA~

Mark Trichet

Date: 10/25/2014 5:24:00 PM

Incredible poem Andrea, you amaze me with your words. I have two sons and they challenge me every day. I also look forward to tomorrow. Congratulations on your write.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/24/2014 4:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Andrea. I am so glad you son is growing closer to you. Being a parent sure does bring out another view of the world doesn't it? hugs, Connie

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 10/22/2014 11:30:00 AM

Always a winner in my book Andy, congratulations xx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/22/2014 9:50:00 AM

You always excel in sonnet form, ANDREA CONGRATS ON THE WIN

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/22/2014 3:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your huge win. I have to add this to my favs. I am happy about your son. I am blessed as a single Dad since my Daughters were 4 and 1we are closer than close. They are 19 and 22 and we still talk about everything all the time.

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/21/2014 10:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Andrea. This is so beautiful and touching. This sounds so much like my son.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 10/21/2014 8:22:00 PM

You just have the gift, my friend! Congratulations on such a well-deserved high placement in this contest! Excellent piece for an excellent win! Pandita

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/21/2014 7:36:00 PM

Adulthood can work wonders on the child who walks to the beat of his own drums....and can close the gap, or deepen it. I'm glad yours became closer! Nicely done!