Best Sonme Poems
I first met him in July, seventeen years later
I was shocked to see how much he looked like his maternal uncle
So nothing like me except, maybe, the eyes...yeah, the eyes
"Hi, Alex, I'm Jim." We shook hands and I pulled him into an "ambush" hug
"You can blame your aunt for this", I whispered in his ear
"She made me PROMISE that I would" I said out loud
We jabbered like two magpies the 60 miles home
I started to realize we had many of the sames tastes AND views
We had never known each other; I was never involved in his development
His mom and stepfather were my polar opposites in every aspect
Somehow, two divergent paths had met in the middle to find so much common ground
I started to realize my absence hadn't done as much damage as I had thought
He was cool about it... he put me at ease... he was already a man!
He met the rest of my crazy clan over the next 12 days and survived them all
He seemed, to me, like he had found some sort of missing link in his life
Like some puzzle piece had been put right
He vowed to return permanently after graduation, and he really means it
He also vowed to have his first name legally changed to "Link" upon turning 18
A truer Zelda fan I've not met
I am still trying to get used to it, but I support it 100%
We chat at least weekly via the internet, making small talk here and there
It fills some of the void, but it's not enough.......
And I find myself......
Missing Link..............
*THIS IS MY TRUE STORY OF ME AND MY SON*
Pride swelled watching
stumbling first steps
tentative footfall led
to running carpet manuvers
Growing ever faster
Little imaginary world
He wants me to join the fun
returning pretend laser fire
I twitch on the ground
direct hit! He giggles and runs for cover
Always shying hearing Grownups
'Gosh you look like Dad'!
Walking away he looks to me and smiles
Cons me into icecream
asking why the sun goes away at night
the clock speeding away every tock is a slap in the face
1am and then 2am and yet your nowhere to be seen
worry eats at me like a moth to a cloth and anger is deep with in
the fire of it just waiting to bust with out
yet its my fault tis the truth my failures haunt me like a revenging ghost
nowhere to hide and nothing else to do but face reality that i had went down the wrong
road
dread is my friend and together we wait out till the end
sun barely shines when you walk in
tears and frustrate are at my wits end
you reek of poison that you can not control when you drink it
never in my life had i wanted to harm you intill this final moment
your breaking my heart cant you see
but the poison clouds your vision and the wall is up and
all i hear as i walk away is your sicken laughter and maybe
if i listen close enough i might hear " i am sorry mom"
i close my tired eyes and i bandage my damage heart
i drift away intill another day
Hey dad, I met a big head today
Always boasting of sports, hey come see me play
Anything I wanted, he had one at home
From a mountain bike to a mobile phone
Hey son, these guys are all ten a penny
Manners they have not, whilst my boy you have many
They buy their friends and their allegiance is none
Your life has started, his has barely begun
Hey dad, he waffles in class, about this about that
Even being rude to the teacher, creating a spat
Where we try to learn and get on with our work
Constant interruption by this incompetent jerk
Hey son, one of these days his fingers will get burnt
And all in your class, will have forgotten more than he's learnt
As you get older, you will become wise to your surrounds
And I doubt very much, this big head will be around
Hey dad, I can always rely on you
To give me guidance and help see me through
Absorbing knowledge will be my life's learning curve
And this incompetent jerk, will get his just deserves
All you want in this life
Is for me to do my best
And to be able to drink to ‘The World’s Best Son’
Before you are later laid to rest
But it is hard most times for me to
Do exactly as you dream
Though it does not mean I do not care
Nor play for the opposite team
You have shown me things in life
That I thought were so benign
When in reality it was truly real
And trouble could have been mine
Arguments lost and arguments won
About the most personal things
When you were only giving strong advice
I thought of it as in a boxing ring
You are the closest friend I have
And just between us, father and son
I love you and will never falter
Note: This is not my kids. This is dedicated to a......friend
Now my children time has come for me to talk to you.
I've let you make your choices in what you wear and do.
But this has gone way to far and way to fast.
So let me touch on some points that had better not last.
Daughter, with multi rings on your fingers and 2 on your toes.
I know sooner or later they'll be one through your nose.
Then do you know what will happen next time you sneeze?
You'll be shootin' big 'ol snot globs out that hole at me.
That tattoo that you've got on your big left breast
You think it's sexy now, but let me tell you what to expect.
Right now it's up there sitting pretty as you can see.
But when you reach the age of 60, where do you think it will be?
Son that tongue stud that your sporting doesn't look to sweet.
I'm waiting for you to swallow it, the next time you eat.
You swear it is in there tightly and you have no fear.
But when you tried to demonstrate you choked on it my dear.
Daughter, that eyebrow bar is just the ugliest thing you've done.
It looks like you had an accident with a pneumatic staple gun.
Oh!, and lets not forget that sexy belly button ring.
When you get old and forgetful, you can hang you keys from that thing.
Son? Just what were you thinking when you picked out your new tat?
Homer Simpson eating a donut? Couldn't you find something other than that?
And to have it proudly spread out on your behind
says you'll never have a girlfriend, unless she is blind.
Then there is the subject of the ear plugs in your lobes.
Just how big do you intend to let those puppies go?
They're going to hang down like some ear handle
Folks will think I dropped you twice. Oh god, They're going to dangle.
Daughter those clothes your wearing don't make you a looker.
I won't pay the bail when you are mistaken for a hooker.
Son, you'd better be pullin' up your pants, you hear?
No one wants to see you walk like you've a load in there.
Last and certainly not the least, your choice of hair salons.
I never thought I'd see the day my daughter and my son
Both with rainbow spiked hair, it all just says so much
It says "Please don't hire me because I'm a big butt munch
Drums for Benji
to fall in love with a child as if he were your son
is the greatest thing
felt like a marathon i had just run
sight for sore eyes
melted like a Hersheys Kiss
where has he been all my life
when we met... his life i beg God please don't make me miss
Benjamin Where you Bean.. i love him so so much
he makes me want to beat on drums loud something unique
something saying clear the way
Drums for Benji
each time i see him whether at night or day
I love this boy beyond any words can dare to explain
it was fate that we met...
the day is memorable.. the date i seem to forget
for the reason why was it was perfected bliss
one moment of his charm i didn't want to risk
in love with the lady who brought him in the world
she is misunderstood by all...
but to me she is my woman... my girl
Drums for Benji the lil man in my life
In My Father's Steps
In your steps I wander through this earth below
Many times I just don’t know where this path will go
Often I am haunted by choices that you made
I now find myself making those same mistakes
I’m walking in your footsteps from day to day
Please help me break this cycle Oh Lord I pray
Help me to forgive all wrong that has been done
Keep me on the path you know where I belong
Daddy you are special in my life you see
There is a bond that you hold inside of me
So on this day I certainly hope and pray
That you will have a very
“Happy Father’s Day”
I lay my head down on my pillows, I’m fussy, I have four just for comfort,
Three hours later and it’s four o’clock, again I’m unable to sleep,
I look at my partner and see her in slumber so sweet,
Then I have an idea.
I stare at her and smile for I never noticed the way her eyes twitch,
I’m intrigued to know more about this creature of utmost beauty and perfection,
So I listen to her dreams, she mumbles the name of another man,
But I don’t worry for I know of this man, it’s a name we have discussed
In previous times, the name I would give to my Son if ever I am blessed
With such a gift, But this also brings great sadness to me as well for I know
That this is a gift she is not able to bless me with.
I watch as the tears role down her face, I hold her in my embrace,
Then as I lick the tears from her cheeks, I softly kiss her eyes,
As she smiles a smile of Angels she reaches out and holds me tight,
I feel her warm breath on my neck and as she breaths heavily in my ear
I feel the chills run down my spine and again I watch her sleep.
She’s running, not from but to, to what I do not know, I slip into the
Image of her mind and I find peace and pain, I want to help, to tell her how much
I love her but all I can do is watch for interference is not an option,
I see her scream and cry as she witnesses the death and loss of a person
Who she holds dearer in her heart than even myself, and with great reason,
I cry as I watch her struggle through life with the absents of love,
And as I see the use and abuse she has suffered, I fall to my knees and think,
After all of this how can I possibly make a difference in her life now?
And I cry streams of endless tears.
I watch her as she opens her eyes, she knows not of what has a been saw this night,
I try to talk as I wipe the tears from my eyes, to say words, to comfort her in some way,
She looks towards me and asks the reason for my tears, I tell her not for she has already
Endured pain this night, I tell her I had a bad dream, then she gives me a hug,
Gently kisses me on the lips an says with the voice of an Angel,
“I love you”.
Memories on the pages of our book are forever inspiring.
Overwhelmed is how I feel at times because I love you so.
Together our bond is eternal.
Happiness is ours for keeps so long as we have each other.
Endearing words you say to me and others makes me proud.
Raising you is a joy.
Holding onto you is unconditional because of our love.
Old photographs make me smile as each milestone is replayed.
Others see the love we have and their support is forever there.
Digging deep is sometimes what we do, but always know that I love you.
One day when you are big and strong
I will explain to you the confusion
the reasons behind the way it is
and why you are the one thing that has kept me going
On that warm day in June
when the angels took Liliana
it was you that helped me rebuild my life
you were the focus in my life
Two years old and my saviour
the person I have to thank for life
your smile stopped the tears
and your laughter raised me up
To my boy, Harisson
In your little two years of life
you have brought me through the dark
and are my light at the end of this dark tunnel
N is for the noise you make
i is for the i in i love you
c is for the care you give
h is for the hugs you give me
o is for your silly opinions
l is for the laughter
a is for the awesome stuff you make me at school
s is for the scarsm you give me
s is for the silly things you do and say
a is for the ability to make me laugh
v is for the version of life you have
a is for how awesome you are
n is for how nice you can be
n is for how naughty you can be
a is for the apple of my eye
h is for the humor
Son you got gone today
they got you while I was away
Mac you knew it was comin
you finally stopped runnin
at least you'll be home someday
Oh baby, this lump in my throat!
Son you left your room a mess
you did it on purpose I geuss
you knew as I cleaned
it would help you get weaned
but to me it's a great test
This damn lump in my throat.
Son you even broke the bed
tells me you're outta you head
maybe I'll leave it that way
so nobody else can stay
ain't no one can sleep in your bed
This huge lump in my throat...
Reminds me when I would hear
the sound you make when you clear
the lump in your throat
then I'd know you were home
then I could sleep without fear
At least you'll be home someday
but to me it's a great test
ain't no one can sleep in your bed
I'll try to sleep without fear
You too, ok?
I will never die
For you see my destiny,
Blends into the sky
Why it's no great mystery.
I came from planet far
So that you would believe,
For a mortals average par
Is not quite what it seems.
Donned in decadence
I will never leave,
The last great avatar
Was thus revealed to me.
Will I Am He spoke
You will know my name,
Consider me by all
An unpaid debt arranged.
Restitution called
Defined, exacting blame,
For written in my cards
It's measured, weighed and stained.
What was once will be
Return I will and did,
I'm all and everything
And forever I will live.
Recall me I am you
A man and silhoutte,
Eternal I am truth
So you will not forget.
Abyss and chasm dark
To live first you must die,
Fearless I am proof
That God is still alive.
Explore I do and did
Then realized it was me,
Are you asking still for proof?
A warlock or a priest?
What I've found beyond
Is a single, simple price,
So match my strength in words
Yet fail you will to try.
Honor this and that
For I am blackest sky,
Immortal I'm a bat
And winged I often fly.
Above the sky and then
When night has fallen long,
This ancient over-lord
Returns to Avalon.
There I am you see
A man to not contend,
A sage, a poet, priest
And my name is Will I Am.
Squeaky Floors
It’s way past your bedtime,
You’re still wide awake.
How many more books,
Is it gonna take?
Little boys at this time of night,
Should be fast asleep.
Lay down and close your eyes,
Let me not hear a peep.
You need your rest,
To grow big and strong.
It’s important,
I would never steer you wrong.
Give me a kiss goodnight,
And say your prayers.
Don’t worry,
I’ll stay right here.
At last,
He fell asleep.
I waited until,
I thought it was deep.
I made my way,
To the door.
But he quickly awoke,
From the squeaking floor.
Go back to sleep,
My dear son.
No rest for the weary,
Until it’s done.