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You Can'T Have My Son

From a boy of seven As i grew through the years In the back of my mind That constant fear Memories of my brother Been knocked down Brought nightmares and horrors In memory drown Adult life reached Kids born and growing But when that Wednesday came Past memory showing The call that i dreaded Had come that day Your son's been knocked down On his bike, as he played In my office at work I fell to my knees Thinking back to those angels Release him please Hospital i reach Tears in my eyes Now I'm the father History cries Cubical entered And the sight i see Is my son Liam Crying for me I got knocked off my bike I have a hole in my leg As i thought of the angels Who heard what i said Crying like my father At his sons hospital bed " Dedicated to the angels who released my son that Wednesday " http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/me.php

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 5/12/2015 9:18:00 PM
James, we don't want such things to happen and really gets into us whe such takes place... My father was ill for few months before and us been told that anytime he may die... torture are t0he following days... esp when we aren't ready to lose someone we so love.. ~hugs from me..m xxx
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James Fraser
Date: 5/13/2015 2:28:00 PM
Having lost my brother Billy, knocked down. The phone call I'd always dreaded, was that one of my kids would be knocked down. Sadly this call came, and it was Liam. I thank Father God that he wasn't hurt seriously, and the Angels were not needed to carry him to heaven. Why I've never had nightmares, I'll never know. Hugs always Oliz, your James xxxx
Date: 6/21/2009 11:16:00 AM
Now, this is a Father's Day poem! James, you may have posted it over a week ago but you tell it like it is and, with your words, unleashed the idea of what love really is; personal, poignant, prickly, perplexing and sometimes peaceful. Wonderful read and probably put every parent in touch with one of their greatest fears. It did me... ~<><
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Date: 6/14/2009 6:47:00 PM
This is a very moving poem! Thanks for sharing and thanks for your comments on my poems! I really appreciate it!
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Date: 6/11/2009 9:51:00 PM
Dear James brings tears to my eyes and memories of my kids in hospitals and praying that they be released to
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Date: 6/11/2009 6:16:00 PM
James, This is a very moving poem. Isn't it funny that even after they're grown, the worry never stops. Even when they are successful the worry contiunues. Keep expanding your talent, my friend. Lovely writing. Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 6/11/2009 8:21:00 AM
Well Mr. Faser,...Jehovah blessed you and your son !!!! You owe me one,...you made me cry sir. I was struck down at 7,..and in the hospital for 6 months,..God was with me. You made me remember. Sorry. TY for that fine poem !!! james
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Date: 6/11/2009 4:43:00 AM
throught your poem I Felt Like bursting in tears,I really Had it in My mind that your son Passed away.But reaching the end i was relieved And happy again.Glad for you,and sorry again for your loss.May your Brother rest in peace
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Date: 6/10/2009 8:41:00 PM
So happy to hear that your dear child is better. You kow how to bring about the tears James. Another heart felt write.
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Date: 6/10/2009 8:36:00 PM
James praying that your sons is better now. Love your writes. thank you for your messages
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Date: 6/10/2009 6:35:00 PM
Glad it turned out well. My son was on a ventilator for several weeks recently. It was a horror..glad Liam just had "a hole in his leg". BG
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Date: 6/10/2009 6:06:00 PM
heart warming and emotional my friend im so happy he is home
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Date: 6/10/2009 2:31:00 PM
James, i enjoyed the read and the style of write even if the story is everybodies worse nightmare, i am so glad your sone is well and smiling with you. JD
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