Monday, 18 July 2011

Poem for my son


By your bedside
A small wooden bird
Guards your soul
While you sleep
Breathing life
Keeping you safe
My shadow-soul.

In your dreams
If your soul is lost
He brings it back
And takes care of you
Until the light of dawn
Signals a new day
And sets you free.
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16 comments:

  1. Jenne' R. Andrews 19 July 2011 at 14:56

    Such motherly tenderness in this poem-- just lovely! xxxj

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  2. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 15:56

    A sweet poem.

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  3. Brian Miller20 July 2011 at 04:49

    nice...would be nice to have that little bird to help out on some nights...

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  4. Pat Hatt20 July 2011 at 05:18

    The cat would eat the little bird if I had one..haha

    A great tender poem.

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  5. Louise20 July 2011 at 05:49

    A lovely tender poem ~ having that little bird around would certainly feel nice..

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  6. Bubba20 July 2011 at 08:21

    Delightfully whimsical piece!

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  7. Chronicles of Illusions20 July 2011 at 13:38

    What a delightful poem - so tender.

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  8. Lisa20 July 2011 at 16:10

    light yet meaningful.

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  9. Mark Kerstetter20 July 2011 at 19:22

    Wish I had one of those birds. Beautiful thoughts.

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  10. Unknown21 July 2011 at 06:40

    beautiful a bit like a dream catcher but for the soul, love it thank you

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  11. M. Reka2 October 2011 at 01:07

    Such a pretty mind image, very interesting read!

    Short Poems

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  12. libithina20 November 2011 at 14:30

    very beautiful, gently caring and protecting ~
    ~ Lib ~ x x

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  13. Anonymous2 December 2011 at 12:04

    Beautiful idea and love for your son in a brilliant poem

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  14. libithina18 August 2012 at 10:14

    I know I've already left a comment but just read again lib imbibed once more that calming quality of reassuring and creating secure - so very very beautiful - hugs aznd love Lib x x

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  15. adhi das13 March 2013 at 07:03

    Mommy love is very true & sincere...loved the poem..GOD<3U

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  16. poetjanstie9 July 2013 at 01:15

    If my mum had presented me, as a young boy, with this tender poem and its symbolic avian, I would have carried it with me for the rest of my life and always felt she were with me, particularly in times of trial. I hope your boy will come to feel a very lucky man.

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