Poem a Day, Tuesday

A One Week Poetry Challenge
(An April challenge to write and post a poem a day for a week, as hosted by Two Writing Teachers)

Not Quite Ready

I’m not quite ready to let go
of all of this
but the release is inevitable.
I took him in my arms the other day
and hugged him,
kissed his head,
and he blushed — his friends were watching —
but I could tell it was still OK.
The path forward inches as fast as the growth upward
and still we see the shimmer of the baby in his eyes —
the first born —
although soon, we won’t be looking down — we’ll be looking up.
And I’m not quite ready to let go.

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Peace (in poetry),
Kevin

4 Comments
  1. It’s okay to let go because you have given him the skills he needs. The great thing is kids will always come back for those hugs when they get older and realize that they need thier parents more then they thought. I have been through the parents who could not let go…and when they did it brought us closer together.

    Great poem. It captures such a powerful emotion.

  2. This is lovely, Kevin. Last Sunday I went to my nephew’s confirmation. It’s a LONG time since I was able to take him in my arms the way you describe. I look eye to eye with him now and in about two seconds, I’ll be looking up. In the eyes of my heart, this 14 year old manchild remains the 5 year old who used to cuddle in the curve of my arm while I read him stories. I’m not ready to let go, either.

    Beautiful poem.

  3. The path forward inches as fast as the growth upward
    and still we see the shimmer of the baby in his eyes –

    Great line and perfect moment to share.
    Bonnie

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